Safe Operation Practices - DeWalt DCSNP2142 Instruction Manual

This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal
safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol,
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of
amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and be trained and supervised by an
adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
5. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury. Plan your
snow-blowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, bystanders and the like.
6. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 75 feet from the
machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
PREPARATION
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all doormats, newspapers, sleds, boards, wires and other
foreign objects, which could be tripped over or thrown by the
machine.
1. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury
to the eyes.
2. Do not operate without wearing adequate winter outer
garments. Do not wear jewelry, long scarves or other loose
clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts.
Wear footwear which will improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
3. Disengage all control levers before starting the motor.
4. Never attempt to make any adjustments while motor is
running, except where specifically recommended in the
operator's manual.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING
HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger
housing or chute assembly. Contact with the rotating parts
can amputate hands and feet.
2. The auger control bail is a safety device. Never bypass its
operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe and may
cause personal injury.
3. The auger control bail must operate easily in both directions
and automatically return to the disengaged position when
released.
4. Never operate with a missing or damaged guard or chute
assembly. Keep all guards and safety devices in place and in
working order.
5. The handle sensor is a safety device. Ensure the handle is
locked in the upright position and that the nub of the left
handle lever engages with the slot of the handle sensor.
6. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
7. Do not use on graveled surface. Exercise extreme caution and
disengage the auger crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
8. Exercise caution when changing direction and while
operating on slopes. Do not operate on steep slopes.
9. Plan your snow-blowing pattern to avoid discharge towards
windows, walls, cars etc. Thus, avoiding possible property
damage or personal injury caused by a ricochet.
10. Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or
allow anyone in front of the machine.
11. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
snow at too fast of a rate. It will perform better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
12. Never operate this machine without good visibility or light.
Don't Overreach. Always be sure of your footing and balance.
Keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run.
13. Release auger control bail to disengage power to the auger
when transporting or not clearing snow.
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