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General safety instructions
• Make sure that you have read theentire instruction manual and understood all thesafety
instructions and warnings. Familiarise yourself with thecontrols and make sure that you
understand how theproduct works before beginning work.
• Never let children or others who do not have adequate knowledge of these instructions use
theproduct.
• Local regulations may restrict theage of theoperator.
• Never use theproduct in thevicinity of others, especially children or animals.
• Remember theuser/driver is always ultimately responsible for accidents caused by theproduct.
• Be careful of falling or slipping, especially while thesnow blower is in reverse. Never use
theproduct whilst under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol or medicine. Do not use theproduct
if you are tired or sick.
• Theproduct must only be repaired by qualified service technicians and only using genuine
spare parts.
• Never use accessories not approved for use by themanufacturer or theretailer where
theproduct was purchased.
Safety precautions during use
Warning
• Keep away from rotating parts. If you come near theauger and impleller it can amputate your
hands and feet.
• Use theincluded tools for cleaning thechute.
• Before cleaning or servicing, disengage all controls, turn off theengine and stay by thehandle
until all moving parts have stopped.
• To avoid accidents, never point thechute at any person. Be extra careful when using on dirt
roads, etc.
• Certain engine parts will become very hot during use. Risk for burn injuries.
• Theproduct must not be used for any other purpose than for removing snow.
• Be careful when using on gravel paths, pavement and roads. Be attentive to possible
hazards and traffic. Avoid steep inclines.
• Never direct discharged snow towards public roads or traffic.
• Turn off theengine immediately if you have struck aforeign object. Inspect themachine carefully
after such anincident. Do not use theproduct until any possible damage has been repaired.
• If theproduct begins to vibrate abnormally, turn off theengine immediately and find thecause.
Vibrations are usually asign of aproblem.
• Existing safety features must not be disconnected or made inoperative.
• Never use thesnow blower in thevicinity of fences, cars, windows, inclines, etc. without
properly adjusting thedischarge chute.
• Always keep children out of thearea to be cleared of snow.
• Never overload theblower by driving it too fast.
• Be very careful when reversing. Always look behind you for possible obstacles.
• Never let anyone stand in front of theproduct.
• Never use thesnow blower in conditions of inadequate visibility or lighting.
• Make sure you are steadily balanced and have afirm grip on thehandles while using
thesnow blower.
• Use only theincluded cleaning tool to clean out thechute and impeller housing.
Never use your hands.
• Never use theproduct on aroof.
