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Skid shoes –
Adjust skid shoes to clear gravel or crushed
rock surfaces safely.
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Prevent unauthorized use –
Never leave snow blower
unattended with key in. Always stop the motor, remove the
key and battery packs to prevent unauthorized use.
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Check all controls frequently –
Check both triggers and
safety switch frequently. Adjust and service as required.
All motion of drive wheels and auger/impeller must stop
quickly when triggers are released.
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Avoid steep slopes –
DO NOT operate on steep slopes.
DO NOT clear snow across the face of slopes. Keep all
movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT make
sudden changes in speed or direction. Use a slow speed to
avoid stops or shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or stopping
on a slope.
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Keep all hardware properly tightened –
Check shear bolts
frequently.
Electrical Safety
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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.
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Avoid accidental starting –
Make sure the safety switch
is off and the triggers are disengaged
before inserting the
battery packs into the unit. Do not transport the snow
blower with the safety switch and the triggers engaged.