• Be careful never to throw snow towards people or cars, and never allow anyone in front
of your snow thrower.
• People not acquainted with the operating instructions, children, juveniles who have not
yet reached the minimum age for using this appliance, and people under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication are not allowed to use the appliance.
• Only use the appliance for its designed purposes.
• Always use the appliance with the discharge chute attached.
• Keep hands and feet away from all rotating and moving parts.
• Never put your hand in the discharge chute or near the auger to remove snow, sticks or
other debris. Blocked auger can “spring back” when cleared and may cause personal
injury, even with the appliance stopped. Always use an object such as a long stick or
shovel handle to clear blockages.
• Wear safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear. Ensure that you have a good a stand, especially on
slopes.
• Wear safety glasses, and avoid any loose‐fitting clothing that could get caught in
moving parts. Be careful of long hair.
• Only work in daylight or sufficiently good artificial light.
• In order to start the appliance, the auger must be completely free to move.
• The use of the appliance is only permitted if the safety distance provided by the guide
bar is complied with.
• Always hold the handle bar firmly and walk, never run.
• Do not overload the appliance by attempting to clear snow at too fast rate.
• Slow down and turn corners slowly.
• Caution! Auger does not stop immediately after switching off.
• Always switch off the appliance, disconnect the plug and wait until the auger stops
before carrying out maintenance or cleaning work.
• Use caution when cleaning or performing maintenance on the appliance. DANGER!
Watch your fingers! Wear gloves!
• It is forbidden to move or modify any of the electrical and mechanical safety devices.
• The snow can sometimes hide objects that might clog the chute, or otherwise cause
damage. Clear the area of doormats, sleds, boards, wires and other debris.
• If the appliance strikes a foreign body, examine the appliance for signs of damage and
carry out any necessary repairs before restarting and continuing to work.
• If the appliance should start to vibrate abnormally, switch off the motor and check for the
cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• The appliance should be checked carefully before use. You should only work with an
appliance that is in good condition. If you notice any defect on the machine that may
cause danger to the operator, do not operate the appliance until defects are rectified.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use only original spare parts. Parts not
produced by manufacturer may cause poor fit and possible injury.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• The machine should not be operated by means of an external timer‐switch or by means
of a separate system with remote control.
