Operation

• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the spark plug wire, or disconnect battery. Thoroughly inspect the snowblower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the snowblower.
• If the unit starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for the cause.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the collector or impeller housing, or discharge guide, and when making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
• When leaving the machine unattended, disengage the power take-off, lower the attachment, lock the park brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the collector or impeller and all moving parts have stopped. To prevent accidental starting, disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug.
• Do not run the engine indoors, except when starting the engine and for transporting the snow blower in or out of the building. Open the outside doors; exhaust fumes are dangerous.
• Do not clear snow across the face of slopes, go up and down. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.
• Operate the snowblower with proper guards, and ensure other safety protective devices are in place.
• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep children and others away.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when backing.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Never direct discharge at bystanders or allow anyone in the front of the unit.
• Disengage power to the collector or impeller when the snowblower is transported or not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snowblower (such as wheel weights, counterweights, and cabs).
• Never operate the snowblower without good visibility or light.