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SNOWTHROWER SAFETY
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Keep Shields in Place
Guards and shields are designed to protect you from being hit by 
thrown objects and to keep you from touching hot engine parts and 
moving components. For your safety and the safety of others, keep all 
shields in place when the engine is running.
Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting the operator, 
bystanders, windows, and other objects with ejected snow. Stay clear 
of the snow discharge chute while the engine is running.
Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operation to 
avoid injury from flying debris and contact with the snowthrower.
Refuel with Care
Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can explode. 
Allow the engine to cool if the snowthrower has been in operation. 
Refuel only outdoors in a well-ventilated area with the engine OFF. 
Never fill the fuel tank beyond the maximum fill mark. Never smoke 
near gasoline, and keep other flames and sparks away. Always store 
gasoline in an approved container.
Turn Engine Off When Not Operating the Snowthrower
If you need to leave the snowthrower for any reason, even just to 
inspect the area ahead, always turn the engine off. 
Operation on Slopes
To avoid overturning, be careful when changing the direction of the 
snowthrower while operating it on a slope. Do not use the snowthrower 
to remove snow from roofs. The snowthrower may overturn on steep 
slopes if left unattended, causing injury to the operator or bystanders.
Operating Conditions
Do not use the snowthrower when visibility is poor. Under conditions of 
poor visibility, there is a greater risk of striking an obstacle or causing 
injury. Adjust the snow discharge chute to avoid hitting passing 
bystanders or vehicles. Stay clear of the snow discharge chute while 
the engine is running.
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