Ariens 920015 COMPACT 26 LE Manual Do Utilizador

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Keep children and people away. Keep 
children out of work area and under watchful 
care of a responsible adult.
NEVER allow children to operate or play on 
or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if 
children enter area.
DO NOT allow adults to operate unit without 
proper training. Only trained adults may 
operate unit. Training includes actual 
operation.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, 
and debris. Thrown objects can cause injury. 
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or 
floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough 
terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or 
embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if 
a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if 
an edge caves in.
Falling snow, fog, etc. can reduce vision and 
cause an accident. Operate unit only when 
there is good visibility and light.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of 
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation 
requires your complete and unimpaired 
attention at all times.
NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit 
when their alertness or coordination is 
impaired.
DO NOT operate unit without wearing 
adequate winter outer garments. Wear 
adequate safety gear, including safety 
glasses with side shields, and protective 
gloves. Wear proper footwear to improve 
footing on slippery surfaces.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and 
tie back hair that may get caught in rotating 
parts.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that 
may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate 
hearing protection.
Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut. 
Moving parts can cut off fingers or a hand. 
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all 
rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts 
can cut off body parts.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your 
body or clothing inside or near any moving 
part while unit is running.
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch 
points.
DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot 
from operation. Allow parts to cool before 
attempting to maintain, adjust or service. 
Never direct discharge towards persons or 
property that may be injured or damaged by 
thrown objects. Use extreme caution on 
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards 
or traffic. Adjust skid shoes so Scraper Blade 
does not contact gravel.
DO NOT throw snow any higher than 
necessary.
Deflected materials can cause injury and 
property damage.
Always stand clear of the discharge area 
when operating this unit.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury 
or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed 
area. Always provide good ventilation.
ALWAYS disengage attachment, stop unit 
and engine, remove key and allow moving 
parts to stop before leaving operator’s 
position.
ROTATING IMPELLER CAN CAUSE 
SERIOUS INJURY. NEVER ATTEMPT TO 
UNCLOG OR CLEAN UNIT WHILE ENGINE 
IS RUNNING.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions 
in the manual and on the machine before 
starting.
Understand:
How to operate all controls.
The functions of all controls.
How to STOP in an emergency.
Before starting engine, disengage control(s).
Use only approved extension cords and 
receptacles when starting units equipped with 
electric starter. DO NOT connect electric 
starter cord to any wiring system that is not a 
three-wire grounded system.
ALWAYS allow unit and engine to adjust to 
outdoor temperatures before clearing snow.
Always be sure of your footing, especially 
when operating in reverse or leaving the 
operator’s position. Walk, never run during 
operation.
DO NOT overload the machine capacity by 
attempting to operate or to clear snow at too 
fast a rate.
Slow down and turn corners slowly.
Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely 
necessary. ALWAYS back up slowly. Always 
look down and behind before and while 
backing.
Disengage attachment drive when traveling 
from one work area to another.