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5 © 2011, Safe Workplace Promotion Services Ontario, publicly known as Workplace Safety & Prevention Services. 1 877 494 WSPS (9777) | 905 614 1400 | www.wsps.ca Using Landscaping Equipment Safe Work Guidelines Before Use Use only the attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer Make sure all guards and shields are in place Check bearings, chains, U-joints, etc. and replace any damaged components Keep other people away from starting and operating areas Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before starting the motor Check shear bolts frequently for proper tightness Adjust the collector housing to clear gravel or crushed rock surfaces Ensure that path is free of foreign objects During Use Walk slowly, maintain good footing and hold the handles firmly Turn slowly on slopes Keep away from discharge opening; direct plume of snow away from buildings and vehicles Stop the motor if you strike an object; remove the wire from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any damage; make any necessary repairs before further use Do not make adjustments or put your hand into the auger housing while the motor is running If the unit begins to vibrate more than usual, stop the motor and look for the cause Do not operate the machine at high speeds on slippery surfaces Never use hands to unclog the snow blower After Use Make sure that the collector and all moving parts have stopped before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing the machine Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to prevent the collector or impeller from freezing Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine inside Only fuel when outside and the engine has cooled © Workplace Safety & Prevention Services 2011. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) grants permission to approved end users to reproduce this document in whole or in part, provided its intended use is for non-commercial, educational purposes and that full acknowledgement is given to the WSPS. Approved end users are firms registered with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. WSPS reserves the right to extend this permission to other stakeholders and interested parties by express written permission upon application. WSPS extends no warranty to materials amended or altered by the end user. Under no circumstances is this document, or any portion thereof, to be duplicated for purposes of sale or for external reproduction or distribution. Revised: June 2011

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