By Owen Ahearn

Important Message!

Please read the instruction manual and safety precautionsbefore attempting to start your snow blower.

Your first priority is to read the manual and understandhow to work the snow blower effectively.

Types Of Snow BlowersThere are two basic types of snow blowers:

Single-Stage and Two-Stage.

The Single-Stage snow blower spins the auger at a highspeed to cut and then throw the snow.

The Two-Stage snow blower uses an additional auger forthrowing snow safely out of the path.

Although two-stage blowers are usually better enclosed, the augers on both machines can and will injure your fingers and hands.

All exposed belts, drive-trains and gears will cause injuries.

Common Sense

To avoid a back injury, ask forhelp if you must lift the snowblower to and from its storageplace.

Either before or during snowblower operation do notconsume any alcoholic beveragesor medicine that may interferewith the safe operation.

Before Operating the Snow Blower Wear the appropriate recommended Personnel

Protective Equipment: weather proof gloves;protective goggles; non-skid winter boots andweatherproof gear.

Properly inspect the areas in which you are going to clearsnow. Remove all debris and any obstacles the snowblower might catch and throw, as they might causepersonal injury or physical damage to the snow blower.

If you hit anything while operating the snowblower, stop the engine immediately, and thencheck for equipment damage.

Damaged equipment may increase the possibilityof personal injury during operation. Inspect thesnow blower every time before starting it.

All damages must be repaired before operatingthe snow blower. Contact your Foreman forassistance.

Operating The Snow Blower Know how to stop the snow blower quickly and understand

the operations of all controls.

Keep people away from the area of operation to avoidinjury from flying debris and contact with the snow blower.

Never permit anyone to operate the snow blower withoutproper instruction and training.

If people suddenly appear in front of the snow blowerwhile it is in operation, immediately release the auger anddrive clutch levers. This action will stop the snow blowerand avoid possible injury from rotating auger blades.

Never use your snow blower to clear snow from a graveldriveway or road, as rocks may be picked up and thrown.

Ejected rocks may cause serious personal injury tobystanders and their property.

If you damage personal property contact your Foremanimmediately.

Keep the snow away from you when operating the snowblower.

Regularly adjust the discharge chute to avoid hittingbystanders, vehicles, and windows.

Keep hands and fingers clear of the snow discharge chutewhile the engine is running.

Do not use the snow blower when visibility is poor. Wait untilweather conditions improve.

Under conditions of poor visibility, there is a greater risk ofstriking an obstacle or causing injury.

The snow blower may overturn on steep inclineswhen not used properly causing injury to theoperator or bystanders.

To avoid overturning, be careful when changingthe direction of the snow blower while operatingit on a hill.

When the snow discharge chute becomes clogged, stopthe engine and use a wooden stick or plastic shovel tounclog it.

NEVER EVER put your hand into the snow dischargechute while the engine is running; you can seriouslyinjure yourself.

Never overfill the fuel tank. Make sure the filler cap isclosed securely after refueling.

Always refuel in a well-ventilated area with the snowblower engine stopped.

Never run the snow blower engine in an enclosed orconfined area for any length of time.

Exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Prolonged Exposure can cause loss of consciousness that may lead to death.

Be careful to never touch the muffler while it is hot.

The muffler becomes very hot during snow removaloperation and remains hot for a long while afterstopping the engine.

Always let the engine cool before storing the snowblower indoors.

While operating the snow blower, hold the handlefirmly and walk. Never run.

Always maintain our equipment in good workingorder.

Never remove factory guards and shields.

Stay alert.

Report all incidents or accidents immediately.

Final Review