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MOVING THE MACHINE AND PLOWING THE SNOW
Foreign objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string, can be picked up and
thrown by the snow thrower, causing serious personal injury.
Remove all foreign objects from the area to be plowed before operating the snow thrower.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Keep the area of operation free of foreign objects that can become thrown by the rotor blades.
Perform a thorough inspection of the area since some objects may be hidden from view by
surrounding snow. If the snow thrower hits an obstruction or picks up a foreign object during use,
stop the snow thrower, disconnect the extension cord, remove the obstruction, and inspect the unit
for damage. Repair or replace any damaged part before restarting and operating the unit.
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the area of operation. Be aware that the normal
noise of the machine when turned on may make it difficult for you to hear approaching people.
When moving the snow thrower, use the wheels on one side as the pivot point. Slightly tilt the snow
thrower on this pivot point to move it forward or backward.
Start your clearing path near the electrical outlet and work outward, throwing snow in a back and
forth motion. To clear in the opposite direction, step over the cord and pivot the snow thrower on its
w heels. Make sure to overlap clearing paths.
Note wind direction. If possible, move in the same direction as the wind so that the snow is not
thrown against the wind (and thus back into your face and back onto the path).
While moving the snow thrower, do not drag the power cable violently or roughly. The snow thrower
should move within the range that the cable can reach.
Do not push the snow thrower with excessive force. You should push the machine gently and
evenly in accordance with the unit’s throw rate.
Do not apply additional man-made load to the engine since this may cause engine damage.
Some parts of the snow thrower may freeze under extreme temperature conditions. Do not attempt
to operate the snow thrower with frozen parts. If the parts freeze while the snow thrower is in use,
stop the snow thrower, unplug the extension cord, and inspect for frozen parts. Free all parts
before restarting or operating the snow thrower. Never force controls that have frozen.
Working on pebbles, gravel, or unpaved surfaces - To avoid throwing loose surface material along
with the snow, push down on the handle to raise the scraper at the base of the unit above the
pebbles or gravel.
