MTD 31A-020-900 User Manual
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
PLEASE READ - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed to assure maximum safety and
optimum performance. Read this manual before assem-
bling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or
personal injury.
should always be followed to assure maximum safety and
optimum performance. Read this manual before assem-
bling and operating this appliance. Failure to comply with
instructions may result in electrical shock, burns, fire, or
personal injury.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
SHOCK, BURNS, FIRE OR PERSONAL
INJURY:
1.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS listed in
this manual before/during operation of this snow
thrower.
this manual before/during operation of this snow
thrower.
2.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK this
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized exten-
sion cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the extension cord, reverse the plug. Do not change
the plug in any way.
equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized exten-
sion cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in
the extension cord, reverse the plug. Do not change
the plug in any way.
3.
INSPECT UNIT FOR DAMAGE to the housing or
plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the trigger
does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if
cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or unit
itself is not working as it should or has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water. Never
operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air open-
ings free of debris that may reduce air flow. Replace
damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or dam-
aged in any way.
plug. Keep all fasteners tight. Do not use if the trigger
does not turn the unit off properly. Never use unit if
cord or plug has been damaged, the motor or unit
itself is not working as it should or has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water. Never
operate with any air opening blocked. Keep air open-
ings free of debris that may reduce air flow. Replace
damaged parts that are chipped, cracked or dam-
aged in any way.
4.
DOUBLE INSULATED to help protect against
electric shock. Double insulation construction
electric shock. Double insulation construction
consists of 2 separate “layers” of electric insulation.
Appliances built with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension
cord used with your unit can be plugged into any
conventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety
precautions must be observed when operating an
electrical appliance. The double insulation system is
only for added protection against injury resulting from
a possible internal electrical insulation failure.
Appliances built with this insulation system are not
intended to be grounded. As a result, the extension
cord used with your unit can be plugged into any
conventional 120 volt electrical outlet. Normal safety
precautions must be observed when operating an
electrical appliance. The double insulation system is
only for added protection against injury resulting from
a possible internal electrical insulation failure.
5.
When the double insulation symbol (a square within a
square) is used as the only marking to identify a unit
as being double insulated, the symbol shall be
defined in the instruction manual.
square) is used as the only marking to identify a unit
as being double insulated, the symbol shall be
defined in the instruction manual.
6.
EXTENSION CORD - Use only with an extension
cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to
the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord with-
out a ground connection may be used since this
appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper
wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note
that the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
cord intended for outdoor use. Match wire gauge to
the cord length. See table below. A 2-wire cord with-
out a ground connection may be used since this
appliance is double insulated. If in doubt of proper
wire size, use the next heavier gauge. Please note
that the smaller the gauge number, the heavier the
cord.
(1). When using the appliance, an extension cord of ade-
quate size must be used for safety and to prevent
loss of power and overheating.
loss of power and overheating.
(2).
The extension cord must be specifically intended for
outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the
suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be
marked “SFTW”.
outdoor use and marked “SJ” or “SJT” and with the
suffix “WA”. In Canada, the extension cord must be
marked “SFTW”.
(3).
Inspect extension power cord for loose or exposed
wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace
before using appliance.
wires and damaged insulation. If damaged, replace
before using appliance.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD - Never carry appliance by
cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord
clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not
pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door
on cord.
cord or pull cord to disconnect from outlet. Keep cord
clear of operator and obstacles at all times. Do not
expose cord to heated surfaces, oil or water. Do not
pull cord around sharp edges, corners or close door
on cord.
7.
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE - Your dou-
ble insulated appliance has no serviceable parts
ble insulated appliance has no serviceable parts
inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For serv-
ice information, contact the Yard Machines Product
Service Department listed on the back cover of this
User Manual.
ice information, contact the Yard Machines Product
Service Department listed on the back cover of this
User Manual.
8.
RISK OF EYE INJURY - Always wear goggles or
other suitable eye protection when operating your
snow thrower. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis-
tance.
other suitable eye protection when operating your
snow thrower. Always keep bystanders at a safe dis-
tance.
9.
DRESS PROPERLY - Always wear long pants, shoes
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, Wear
rubber boots when operating snow mover.
and gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, Wear
rubber boots when operating snow mover.
10. KEEP AREA CLEAR - Keep everyone, especially
children and pets away from the area of operation 50
feet (15m). Turn off unit immediately if you are
approached. Never allow children to operate the
appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended at
any time.
feet (15m). Turn off unit immediately if you are
approached. Never allow children to operate the
appliance to be used as a toy or to run unattended at
any time.
11. Do not use on graveled surface unless the snow
mover is adjusted for such a surface in accordance
with the operator’s manul.
with the operator’s manul.
12. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept
a safe distance from work area.
MINIMUM WIRE GAUGE RECOMMENDATIONS
VOLTS
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
WIRE SIZE
REQUIRED
120
25 feet / 7.5m
18 A.W.G.*
50 feet / 15m
16 A.W.G.*
100 feet / 30m
16 A.W.G.*
*American Wire Gauge
Table 1
13. Wear rubber boots when operating the snow mover.
14. Cautionary statements regarding the use of proper
14. Cautionary statements regarding the use of proper
clothing and footwea during operations to reduce the
risk of injury that may be caused by flying debris.
risk of injury that may be caused by flying debris.
15. Operation of the snow mover in the hand-held posi-
tion is unsafe, except in accordance with the special
instructions for such use provided in the operator’s
manual.
instructions for such use provided in the operator’s
manual.
16. WARNING - This snow mover should be grounded
while in use to protect the operator form electric
shock. To prevent electric shock use only with an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
shock. To prevent electric shock use only with an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
17. EXTENSION CORD - To prevent disconnection of
snow mover cord from the extension cord during
operation.
operation.
18. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARING - Don’t carry
plugged - in snow mover with finger on switch. Be
sure switch is off when plugging in.
sure switch is off when plugging in.
19. If cord is damaged in any manner while plugged in,
pull extension cord from wall receptacle.
20. DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry snow mover by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
21. Keep hands away from moving parts.
22. Keep guards in place and in working order.
23. DON’T FORCES SNOW MOVER - It will perform
22. Keep guards in place and in working order.
23. DON’T FORCES SNOW MOVER - It will perform
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
designed.
24. DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
25. If the snow mover strikes a foreign object follow
these steps:
i) Stop snow mover.
ii) Inspect for damage.
iii) Repair any damage before restarting and operat-
ing the snow mover.
i) Stop snow mover.
ii) Inspect for damage.
iii) Repair any damage before restarting and operat-
ing the snow mover.
26. DISCONNECT SNOW MOVER - Disconnect the
snow mover from the power supply when not in use,
before servicing, when changing accessories, and
the like.
before servicing, when changing accessories, and
the like.
27. STORE IDLE SNOW MOVERS INDOORS - When
not in use, snow movers should be stored indoors in
dry, locked-up place - out of reach of children.
dry, locked-up place - out of reach of children.
28. MAINTAIN SNOW MOVERS WITH CARE - Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing acces-
sories.
sories.
29. Don’t use any other accessory or attachment might
incrase the risk of injury.
WHILE OPERATING
1.
Walk, never run.
2.
Be sure the snow thrower is not in contact with any-
thing before staring the unit.
thing before staring the unit.
3.
Stay away from the discharge opening at all times.
Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed
moving or rotating parts.
Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed
moving or rotating parts.
4.
Be attentive when using the snow thrower, and stay
alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
or traffic.
alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
or traffic.
5.
Do not use on a gravel surface or crushed rock sur-
faces. Use extreme caution when crossing
gravel/crushed rock drives, walks, or roads.
faces. Use extreme caution when crossing
gravel/crushed rock drives, walks, or roads.
6.
Never clear snow from steep slopes.
7.
Never attempt to use the snow thrower on a roof or
any steep, inclined, slippery surfaces.
any steep, inclined, slippery surfaces.
8.
Never operate snow thrower without proper guards,
plates or other safety protective devices in place.
plates or other safety protective devices in place.
9.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclo-
sures, automobiles, trucks, window wells, dropoffs,
etc. without proper adjustment of the snow discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
sures, automobiles, trucks, window wells, dropoffs,
etc. without proper adjustment of the snow discharge
angle. Keep children and pets away.
10. Don’t force or overload the snow thrower. The snow
thrower will perform at its best and safest when it is
run at the rate for which it was designed.
run at the rate for which it was designed.
11. Never direct discharge towards people or allow any-
one in front of the unit while operating.
12. Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and ear/hearing pro-
tection when operating this unit.
tection when operating this unit.
13. Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
14. Avoid accidental starting. Remain in the starting posi-
tion whenever starting the unit. The operator and unit
must be in a stable position while starting.
must be in a stable position while starting.
15. Use the right tool. Only use this tool for the purpose
intended.
16. Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.
17. Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on handles or grips.
18. Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the rotor
when it is rotating.
when it is rotating.
19. If the rotor will not rotate freely due to frozen ice, thaw
the unit thoroughly before attempting to operate it
under power.
under power.
20. Keep the rotor clear of debris.
21. Never attempt to clear the rotor with the motor run-
ning. Turn the motor off first and unplug the extension
cord.
cord.