Ariens 946101-ST622 User Manual

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ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety 
Decals. Refer to figure below for Safety Decal 
locations.

If unit is to be used by someone other than 
original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, 
ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed 
safety training before operation.

Read, understand and follow all safety 
practices in Owner/Operator Manual before 
beginning assembly. Failure to follow 
instructions could result in personal injury and/
or damage to unit.

ALWAYS disconnect wire from spark plug 
before assembly. Unintentional engine start up 
can cause death or serious injury.

Complete a walk around inspection of unit and 
work area to understand:

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work area

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your unit

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all safety decals.

Clear work area of stones, sticks, wire and 
foreign objects which might be picked up and 
thrown. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Know the work area. Stay alert for holes, 
rocks, rough terrain and hidden hazards. 

Keep away from drop-offs, ditches, or 
embankments that could cause operator to 
lose footing or control of unit.
ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating 
along streets or curbs.

Keep work area clear of all persons, children 
and pets.

Keep children out of the work area and under 
the watchful care of a responsible adult.
ALWAYS operate unit when there is good 
visibility and light.

Read the Operator’s Manual.

Always wear protective 
glasses, goggles or a face 
shield. 
Always wear adequate 
hearing protection.

Do not operate when 
children or others are 
around.

Remove objects that could 
be thrown by the cutter line.

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Keep body parts away from 
rotating cutter line.

Go across slopes, not up and 
down.

• Keep safety devices (guards, 

shields, switches, etc.) in place and 
working.

• Look down and behind before and 

while moving backwards.

• Do not let debris accumulate. 

Debris could become a fire hazard 
or cause engine to overheat.

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