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WARRANTY

Product Warranty

Please keep your original purchase receipt in a safe place as proof of purchase.

Warranty coverage for this product must be verified by the original purchase receipt.

The warranty period begins on the day that the product was purchased from an authorized retailer of

Yard Force products. Warranty coverage only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferrable.

Warranty coverage is only provided on products purchased from authorized Yard Force retailers.

Warranty only applies to products purchased and OPERATED in the USA. Any product purchased or

operated outside of the USA is not covered by any warranty.

(1)   Two-Year Limited Warranty

The Yard Force Outdoor Power Equipment has a Two-Year Limited Warranty from the date of purchase 

against manufacturer defects

for residential use only. Commercial use voids the warranty. This warranty does not cover accidental

damage, unreasonable use, normal wear and tear, neglect or non-compliance with the Operating, Safety

and Maintenance Instructions. All service, outside of normal maintenance as described in this manual,

must be done by an authorized service technician. Any unauthorized service or changes to the original

configuration of this product will void the warranty. All parts and accessories used on and with this 

product must be manufactured and/or authorized by Merotec Inc.

(2)   Ninety-Day Warranty – Accessories

The accessories included with the machine including belt, auger, and other similar parts are warranted 

against manufacturer defects for residential use only for a period of 90 days from date of purchase.

Warranty does not cover loss of use or other consequential damages arising from any of the above, nor

does it cover repairs made or attempted by unauthorized persons.

This warranty is void if the product is used for commercial, rental or industrial purposes.

Certain parts, attachments and accessories are subject to normal wear and tear and are excluded from

the warranty.

Service and Warranty Claims Process

Contact the Yard Force Support Center toll-free at 

(866) 902-9690 Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM

and 5:00 PM Eastern Time

 for service and warranty support.

Yard Force Service Support agents can help you troubleshoot problems over the phone to get you back

up and running as quickly as possible. In the situation where service or warranty inspection is needed,

please follow these steps:

1. Call Yard Force at 

(866) 902-9690 Monday-Friday between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time

.

2. Send in proof-of-purchase and serial number (if applicable) to confirm warranty Coverage as directed

by Yard Force.

3. If service or a warranty evaluation is requested, Yard Force will provide an RGA number that should be

used in all communications with Yard Force and is required to be indicated on the product itself and on

the outside of the box.

4. All shipments to Yard Force must have an RGA number. Any shipment received that does not have an

RGA number clearly marked on the outside of the box will be refused.

5. All shipments must be sent pre-paid, Yard Force does not pay for any shipping costs for service or

warranty evaluation. Yard Force is not responsible for any packages that are lost by carrier. We 

recommend that shipments are made by a carrier that provides tracking and delivery confirmation.

For more information or to ask questions, please call toll-free 

(866) 902-9690 Monday-Friday between

8:30 AM and 5:00 PM Eastern Time

.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for YF6012-LE

Page 1: ...e of our service partners in the US For immediate help with assembly or for additional product information email support MerotecUSA com or call 866 902 9690 M F 8 30am 5 00pm ET More information can be found on www YardForceUSA com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and Warranty The original sales receipt is required for warranty s...

Page 2: ...Specifications Parts List Intended Use Safety Information Operation Assembly Maintenance Warranty SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions Read all instructions and follow them with use of this product ...

Page 3: ...wer sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures...

Page 4: ... changing accessories or conducting any other maintenance task Double Insulation The rotating part will continuously run for several seconds after you turn off the machine General Safety WARNINGS You and any other operator of this snow shovel must read understand and follow these instructions in their entirety and should reread them at the start of each snow season Failure to follow these instruct...

Page 5: ...rts and changing accessories Lubrication is not required This electric snow shovel meets or exceeds the B71 3 specifications of the American National Standards Institute in effect at the time of production Read and understand the contents of this manual before you start the motor This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages t...

Page 6: ...r areas where property damage can occur Keep children pets and other bystanders away from the work area 10 Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate 11 Look behind and use care when backing up with the electric snow shovel 12 Make sure the 2 W LED light is operational when using the electric snow shovel at night or under conditions of poor visibility Alway...

Page 7: ...ion Cord Length Up to 50 ft 15 m 50 100 ft 15 30 m Wire Gauge AWG 16 14 To reduce the risk of electric shock this product has a polarized plug i e one blade is wider than the other Use this appliance only with a polarized UL CSA or ETL listed extension cord recommended for outdoor all weather use The plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the...

Page 8: ... NOTE the tip on the lower clip shall be inserted to the solt on the upper tube Operation Connecting to a Power Source To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug i e one blade is wider than the other see Fig 4 Fig 4 Polarized plug Use this appliance only with a polarized UL CSA or ETL listed extension cord recommended for outdoor all weather use The appliance plug wil...

Page 9: ...ush the shovel forward at a comfortable rate yet slow enough to clear the path completely The clearing width of the snow shovel and the depth of snowfall should dictate your forward speed Direct the snow discharge to the right or to the left by holding the electric snow shovel at a slight angle To remove snow most efficiently throw the snow downwind and slightly overlap each swath If you need to c...

Page 10: ...by removing the seven 7 screws Fig 10 Fig 10 3 Remove the tensioner Unscrew the three 3 screws securing the big pulley plate then remove the plate and pulley assembly Fig 11 Fig 11 Tensioner Big pulley plate 4 Remove the old paddle from the housing Fig 12 5 To install the new paddle place the washer A back onto the bolt removed in step 1 and insert the bolt so that it protrudes slightly into the h...

Page 11: ...aper Blade WARNING Disconnect the power from the electric snow shovel before performing this task 1 Position the paddles so that you can gain access to the three 3 screws that secure the scraper blade to the base of the unit 2 Using a long cross head screwdriver remove the three 3 screws and the old scraper blade Fig 18 3 Install the new scraper blade and fasten it securely to the snow shovel with...

Page 12: ...over loss of use or other consequential damages arising from any of the above nor does it cover repairs made or attempted by unauthorized persons This warranty is void if the product is used for commercial rental or industrial purposes Certain parts attachments and accessories are subject to normal wear and tear and are excluded from the warranty Service and Warranty Claims Process Contact the Yar...

Page 13: ...r damaged parts Troubleshooting You can also visit our website to download owner s manuals and get additional product information Visit www YardForceUSA com or call our toll free hotline 1 866 902 9690 M F 8 30am 5 00pm ET 1 866 902 9690 support merotecusa com Merotec Inc 3655 Kennesaw North Industrial Parkway Kennesaw GA 30144 Copyright 2020 Merotec Inc Made in China at a SUMEC manufacturing faci...

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