Bolens 520 - Manual (Page 3)

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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This symbol is being used to
attract attention to the safety
precautions that should be obeyed by
the operator to help avoid accidents.
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CAUTION
PREVENTING ACCIDENTS IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. BE SURE YOU
UNDERSTAND AND OBSERVE THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. NEVER
TAKE CHANCES. REMEMBER, ACCI­
DENTS CAN BE PREVENTED.
TRAINING
1. Read the operating and service in­
struction manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use
of the equipment. Know how to stop the
unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate
equipment. Never allow adults to operate
equipment without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, especially small children and
pets.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling, especially when operating in
reverse.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where
the equipment is to be used and remove
all door mats, sleds, boards, wires and
other foreign objects.
2. Do not operate equipment without
wearing adequate winter outer garments.
Wear footwear which will improve foot­
ing on slippery surfaces.
3. Handle fuel with care, it is highly
flammable.
a. Use approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine
or hot engine.
c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with
extreme care. Never fill fuel tank
indoors.
d. Replace gasoline cap securely and
wipe up spilled fuel.
4. Use a grounded three wire cord and
plug-in for all units with electric starting
motors.
5. Never attempt to make any adjust­
ments while engine or motor is running
(except where specifically recommended
by manufacturer).
6. Let engine and machine adjust to
outdoor temperatures before starting to
clear snow.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near
rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge
opening and collector at all times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when
operating on or crossing gravel drives.
walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine (motor), thoroughly inspect
the snow thrower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and
operating the snow thrower.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately for the cause. Vibra­
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop engine (motor) whenever you
leave the operating position, before
unclogging the coliector/impeller housing
or discharge guide, and when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections.
6. Take all possible precautions when
leaving the vehicle unattended. Stop the
engine and remove the key.
7. When cleaning, repairing or inspect­
ing make certain coliector/impeller, and
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
cord on electric motors.
8. Do not run engine indoors, except
when starting engine for transporting
snow thrower in or out of building. Open
outside doors, exhaust fumes are danger­
ous.
9. Exercise extreme caution when
changing directions on slopes. Do not
attempt to clear steep slopes.
10. Never operate snow thrower without
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
11. Never operate snow thrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles, window
wells, drop-offs, etc., without proper
adjustment of snow discharge angle. Keep
children and pets away.
12. The exhaust muffler gives off heat.
Avoid contact with any surface which
may be hot.