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General safety precautions
• Read carefully through theinstructions and inform yourself about all controls and functions and how to
correctly use thesnow blower.
• Never let children or others who do not have theadequate knowledge of these instructions use
thesnowblower. Localordinances can have restrictions regarding theuser’s age.
• Never use themachine in thevicinity of others, especially children or animals.
• Remember theuser/driver is always ultimately responsible for accidents caused by use of theproduct.
• Be careful of falling or slipping while thesnow blower is in reverse.
• Never use thesnow blower whilst under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol or medicine. Donot use theproduct
if you are tired or sick.
• This product may only be repaired by qualified staff and only using original parts.
• Never use accessories not approved for use by themanufacturer or theretailer where theproduct was purchased.
Safety precautions during use
• Make sure to keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Avoidthedischarge chute.
• Certain engine parts will become very hot during use. Riskfor burn injuries.
• The snow blower cannot be used for any other purpose than for removing snow.
• Be careful when using on gravel paths, pavement and roads. Beattentive for possible hazards and
nearbytraffic. Avoidsteep inclines.
• Never point thedischarge chute towards public roads or traffic.
• Stop theengine immediately if you have struck aforeign object. Inspectthemachine carefully after such
anincident. Donot reuse thesnow blower until any possible damage has been repaired.
• If thesnow blower begins to vibrate abnormally, turn off theengine immediately and find thecause.
Vibrationsare normally asign of problems.
• Existing safety features may not be disconnected or made inoperative.
• Never use thesnow blower in thevicinity of fences, cars, windows, inclines, etc. without properly
adjustingthedischarge chute.
• Always keep children away from areas to be cleared of snow.
• Never overload theblower by driving it too fast.
• Be very careful when reversing. Alwayslook behind you for possible obstacles.
• Never point thechute towards onlookers. Neverlet anyone stand in front of thesnow blower.
• Never use thesnow blower in conditions of inadequate visibility or improper lighting.
• Make sure you are steadily balanced and have afirm grip on thehandles while using thesnow blower.
• Never use thesnow blower on theroof.
Pre-operational precautions
• Make sure that thearea being cleared is free from loose and foreign objects.
• Disengage all controls before starting theengine.
• Make sure that thecontrols are easily manoeuvrable and that they return to their original position when released.
• Pre-plan thearea to be cleared in order to avoid personal or property damage by flying objects.
• Never use thesnow blower without proper clothing. Useappropriate footwear with solid traction especially
in slippery conditions.
• Under no circumstances may maintenance and service be performed when theengine is on (if not otherwise
instructed by theinstruction manual).
• Always use safety glasses or avisor when operating, servicing or carrying out maintenance.
• Let thesnow blower adjust to outdoor temperatures before using.
Fuelling precautions
Note: Petrol is highly flammable.
• Use 95 or 98 octane unleaded petrol.
• Store thefuel in acontainer that is suitable for petrol.
• Always fill thecontainer outdoors and do not smoke while filling.
• Do not overfill! Thefuel level should be afew centimetres from full.
• Fill with fuel before starting theengine. Neveropen thefuel cap for filling
when theengine is running or when warm.
• Replace thefuel cap securely and wipe off any excess fuel.