Ariens Path-Pro 136 Owners Manual - Page 9

Personal Protection Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate winter garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Wear adequate safety gear, including safety glasses with side shields, and protective gloves. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, and tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts. Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection. Slope Operation Operate the snow thrower on level surfaces. Stay off slopes and slippery surfaces. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes; go up and down. Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes. Use a slow speed to avoid stops or shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. Do not park unit on a slope unless absolutely necessary. When parking on a slope always block the wheels. Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. Fuel Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use only an approved gasoline container with an appropriately sized dispensing spout. No smoking, No sparks, No flames. Always allow engine to cool before servicing. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation. Never fill or drain fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. Never fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel on a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. Properly remove fuel before tipping unit up onto housing, so no spills will occur. Towing/Transporting Always shut off engine, remove key and close fuel shut-off valve or drain fuel when transporting unit on a truck or trailer. Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. Never secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged. Do not transport machine while engine is running. Accessories Use only Ariens Company-recommended attachments that are appropriate to your use and can be used safely in your application. OPERATOR ZONE This unit is designed to be operated by one person located in the operator zone (see Figure 3). Operator Zone Figure 3 EN - 9