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This hybrid snow shovel is double-insulated, eliminating the
need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions before servicing
double-insulated appliances. Use this hybrid snow shovel only
as described in this manual.
Safety WARNINGS!
When Using Electric Mode
• Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching
outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
(i.e. upper and lower water pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerators, microwave ovens, and outer frames of heating
equipment). Take necessary precautions to avoid electric
shock. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not abuse the cord. Keep the cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges, or moving parts. Never carry the hybrid snow
shovel by its cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the
electrical outlet. Damaged or entangled cords increase the
risk of electric shock.
• Replace or properly repair damaged cords. If the cord
becomes damaged in any manner while plugged into the
wall receptacle, immediately unplug the extension cord plug
from the receptacle.
• Contact with water while operating the snow shovel can
result in electric shock and serious bodily injury.
Do not use the hybrid snow shovel in damp or wet locations
or expose to rain. Do not handle the plug or the appliance
with wet hands or while standing in water.
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WARNING – Use outdoor extension cords marked
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A,
or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use and
reduce the risk of electric shock.
• If you find the main power cable or the extension cable
damaged, immediately unplug the cable from the socket
and disconnect the power immediately. Repair the cable
or replace it if necessary.
• Do not move or transport the snow shovel when either
the plug or battery are connected and the switch is
turned on.
B Charger
Safety Instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery
pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries that are safe,
durable and have a high energy density. The battery cells have
a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially
formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded.
This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the
best possible battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be
exercised when handling batteries. The following points must
be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only
be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling
of the battery pack can cause cell damage.
IMPORTANT!
Analyses confirm that incorrect use and poor
care of high-performance batteries are the main factors
responsible for personal and/or product damage.
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WARNING!
Use only approved replacement batteries;
other batteries may damage the hybrid snow shovel and cause
it to malfunction, which can lead to serious personal injury.
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CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of injury, charge the
iONMAX iBAT40 lithium-ion battery pack only in its designated
lithium-ion battery charger, the iONMAX iCHRG40. Other types of
chargers present risk of fire, personal injury and damage.
Do not wire a battery pack to a power supply plug or car
cigarette lighter. Such misuse will permanently disable or
damage the battery pack.
• Avoid dangerous environments – Do not charge the
battery pack in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of
explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable
materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting
or removing the battery pack, which could lead to a fire.
• Charge in a well-ventilated area – Do not block the
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow for proper
ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open flames near a
charging battery pack. Vented gases may explode.
NOTE: The safe temperature range for the battery is -4°F
(-20°C) to 113°F (45°C). Do not charge the battery outside
in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature.
• Maintain charger cord – When unplugging the charger,
pull the plug, not the cord, from the receptacle to reduce
the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord.
Never carry the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord
to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away
from heat, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will not
be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or
stress when the charger is in use. Do not use the charger
with a damaged cord or plug. Replace a damaged charger
immediately.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or improperly
wired extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a
properly wired 50-foot 14 gauge (or thicker) extension cord
with the female plug matching the male plug on the charger.
Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical
condition.
• Charger iCHRG40 is rated for 120 volt AC only –
The charger must be plugged into an appropriate
receptacle.
• Use only recommended attachments – Use of an
attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of
fire, electric shock or personal injury.