DR Power 30 Snow Thrower - Manual (Page 11)

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General Safety
YOU MUST OPERATE THE DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT SAFELY TO PREVENT OR MINIMIZE THE
RISK OF
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. UNSAFE OPERATION CAN CREATE A NUMBER OF HAZARDS FOR
YOU. ALWAYS TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE:
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KEEP IN MIND THAT THE OPERATOR OR USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS OR HAZARDS
OCCURRING TO OTHER PEOPLE, THEIR PROPERTY, AND THEMSELVES.
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YOUR DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT IS A POWERFUL TOOL, NOT A PLAYTHING. EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION AT ALL TIMES. THE DESIGN OF YOUR MACHINE IS TO THROW SNOW. DO NOT
USE IT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE.
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KNOW HOW TO STOP THE MACHINE QUICKLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY BY DISENGAGING THE
SNOW THROWER (BLADE CONTROL) AND SHUTTING DOWN THE POWER UNIT ENGINE.
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ALWAYS DISENGAGE SNOW THROWER (BLADE CONTROL), MAKE CERTAIN THE AUGER AND ALL
MOVING PARTS HAVE COME TO A COMPLETE STOP, SHUT OFF THE POWER UNIT ENGINE AND
REMOVE THE KEY WHENEVER YOU LEAVE THE OPERATING POSITION OR IF YOU HAVE TO STOP TO
REMOVE SNOW FROM THE MACHINE.
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KEEP COMBUSTIBLE SUBSTANCES AWAY FROM THE POWER UNIT ENGINE WHEN IT IS HOT.
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STAY ALERT FOR HIDDEN HAZARDS OR TRAFFIC WHEN OPERATING NEAR A ROADWAY.
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DO NOT CARRY PASSENGERS ON YOUR DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT.
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EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN OPERATING ON OR CROSSING GRAVEL DRIVEWAYS, WALKS, OR
ROADS. MAKE SURE TO ADJUST THE HEIGHT OF THE SKID SHOES SO THE CUTTING EDGE WILL
CLEAR GRAVEL OR CRUSHED ROCK SURFACES.
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DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THE MACHINE ON STEEP SLOPES OR NEAR EMBANKMENTS.
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USE CAUTION WHEN BACKING UP THE SNOW THROWER.
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SEE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER OPERATION AND INSTALLATION OF
ACCESSORIES. ONLY USE ACCESSORIES APPROVED BY COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS, INC.
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IF THE SNOW THROWER AUGER STRIKES A FOREIGN OBJECT OR IF YOUR MACHINE SHOULD START
MAKING AN UNUSUAL NOISE OR VIBRATION, IMMEDIATELY DISENGAGE AUGER (BLADE CONTROL),
STOP THE POWER UNIT ENGINE, WAIT FOR ALL MOVING PARTS TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND
DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S). VIBRATION IS GENERALLY A WARNING OF TROUBLE. INSPECT
FOR CLOGGING OR DAMAGE. CLEAN AND REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE DAMAGED PARTS.
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WHILE USING THE DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT, DO NOT HURRY OR TAKE THINGS FOR
GRANTED. WHEN IN DOUBT ABOUT THE EQUIPMENT OR YOUR SURROUNDINGS, STOP THE
MACHINE AND TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK THINGS OVER.
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NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR
MEDICATION.
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USE THE MACHINE ONLY IN DAYLIGHT OR GOOD ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.
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KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE AND MAKE CERTAIN NUTS AND BOLTS ARE TIGHT TO ASSURE A SAFE
WORKING CONDITION AND ALWAYS USE THE SUPPLIED SELF-LOCKING HARDWARE; DO NOT
SUBSTITUTE.
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WEAR BOOTS WITH NON-SLIP TREADS WHEN USING YOUR DR SNOW THROWER ATTACHMENT.
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NO LIST OF WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS CAN BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. IF SITUATIONS OCCUR THAT ARE
NOT COVERED BY THIS MANUAL, THE OPERATOR MUST APPLY COMMON SENSE AND OPERATE THIS
MACHINE IN A SAFE MANNER. CALL 1-800-DR-OWNER (376-9637) FOR ASSISTANCE.