Ariens SNO-THRO 937 - Manual (Page 4)

Safety Precautions (Continued)
Wear eye protection such as safety goggles to
protect eyes from objects that may be thrown from
machine.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or scarves that may get
caught in rotating parts of unit.
Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved
(RED) fuel container.
NEVER allow smoking materials, sparks or flame
(match, pilot light, etc.) near equipment or fuel
container.
Check fuel supply before starting engine. Fill fuel
tank outdoors with extreme care; DO NOT fill fuel
tank indoors, when engine is running or while engine
is still hot from operation. Replace fuel cap securely
and wipe spilled fuel before starting engine.
DO NOT use unit on loose gravel that may be picked
up and thrown out discharge chute causing damage
or injury.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustments to unit
while engine is running (except where specifically
recommended).
Operation
DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts,
clear of discharge opening at all times.
Keep
Check function of all controls before starting engine.
Keep all safety devices and guards in position and
operating properly or personal injury may result.
Open doors if engine is run in garage, exhaust fumes
are dangerous. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area.
Operate equipment only when there is good visibility
and tight.
Always be sure of your footing (walk never run).
Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Disengage power to auger/impeller when unit is
being transported or is not in use.
DO NOT overload machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
NEVER direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone in front of equipment
while unit is in operation. Be familiar with area of
operation.
Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and hidden hazards
in area of operation.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for
hazards and traffic. DO NOT operate unit near glass
enclosures, automobiles, window wells, drop-offs,
etc., without proper adjustment of discharge direction
and angle.
DO NOT clear snow across face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
DO NOT attempt to clear steep slopes.
Stop engine, remove key and wait for moving parts to
stop before leaving operator's position for any reason
such as; unclogging auger/impeller housing or
discharge chute, when making any repairs,
adjustments, inspections or cleaning unit.
DO NOT touch equipment parts which might be hot
from operation. Before attempting to maintain, adjust
or service allow such parts to cool.
If equipment vibrates abnormally, disengage
attachment, stop engine at once, and remove key.
Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble. Repair
any damage before restarting unit.
After striking a foreign object, stop engine, remove
key and wait for moving parts to stop before leaving
operator's position. Thoroughly inspect unit for any
damage and repair damage before restarting and
operating unit.
Run unit a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent freeze up of auger/impeller in housing.
Take all possible precautions when leaving unit
unattended, such as disengaging power to
attachment, stopping engine and removing key to
prevent unauthorized use.