Snapper I422 - Safety Instructions

A SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A
WARNING: This powerful snow thrower is capsbie of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects causing in¬
jury. Read this manual carefully and question your Snapper Deale'r If something is not clear. Should the dealer be
unable to answer to your satisfaction, send a letter to the Snapper Customer Service Department at Snapper. Post
Office Box 777, McDonough, Georgia 30253, or Phone i-404-9S4-2S00.
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
1. DO NOT allow children in area when Snow Thrower is being operated.
2. DO NOT ailow pre-teen chiidren to operate Snow Thrower.
3. DO NOT aiiow irresponsibie teenagers to operate the machine — aiiow teenager oniy if exhibiting mature judge¬
ment and then oniy after thorough instruction and under ciose supervision of an experienced operator.
PREPARATION
1. Read this manuai, get to know where aii controis are located and practice how to use them before starting for
the first time and at the beginning of each season. Pay attention to Decais on engine and snow thrower.
2. Wear protective ciothing inciuding face mask and boots which wiii give you maximum footing on siippery sur-
3. Before the first snow faii, check the area to be cieared and remove aii objects such as doormats sticks tovs
wires, rocks, etc., which could be hurled or jam the snow thrower. > / >
4. Survey the area to be cleared beforehand and plan where snow is to be blown. Be prepared to release blower
clutch or to change deflector quickly to discharge away from windows, cars, buildings and doorways to avoid
property damage or personal injury from hurled objects.
5. Adjust the collector housing height by adjusting skid shoes to clear rough spots or gravelled surfaces befor
6. H andle fuel with care. Store only in approved gasoline container. Move machine outdoors where fumes can be
safely dissipated before filling tank. Never add fuel when engine is running. Allow cooling off period after stop¬
ping to avoid spilled fuel from igniting on contact with hot engine parts.
OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Before starting, make visual check to make sure Auger and Impeller housings are clear and all auards and
shields are in place and tight.
2. Warn everyone in advance to stay clear of area but keep especially watchful for children and pets dartina into
area while operating.
3. Start engine only when exhaust fumes can be dissipated, allow brief warm-up period, practice operation of con¬
trols outside before putting the machine to work.
4. Start in slow speed and adjust traction speed to insure safe footing as you walk behind the unit Exercise ex¬
treme caution to retain footing when reversing direction.
5. Transport unit with blower clutch handle released and activate only when snow Is to be cleared. Set deflector to
discharge desired distance beforehand.
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Adjust traction speed slow enough to avoid overloading capacity and resulting in clogging of
housing.
the Auger/Impeller
7. Should the blower become clogged, release traction and blower clutch handles and stop the engine; as an addi¬
tional precaution, disconnect the spark plug wire before attempting to unclog the collector and impeller.
8. If you strike a hard object and break the auger shear pin, stop the engine and as an additional precaution
disconnect the spark plug wire before inspecting for damage, and/or replacing the shear pin.
9. Stop the engine if unit starts to vibrate excessively as this normally indicates mechanical problems. As an addi¬
tional precaution, disconnect the spark plug wire before servicing or repairing the machine.
10. Avoid clearing steep slopes and keep away from drop-off areas where footing is doubtful or where the machine
could tip over. Clear snow across the face of slopes whenever possible.
11. Stop the engine and remove the key whenever you leave the unit unattended to eliminate the possibility of
children or untrained adults attempting to operate the machine.