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the snow blower in the hand-held position is
unsafe.
•
snow blower is not running properly or hear
abnormal sounds or feel abnormal vibrations
from the motor, immediately stop the
machine, remove the battery, and contact the
customer service center at 866-902-9690 for
assistance.
• Noise control – When using the snow blower,
respect the local laws and regulations
regarding noise control and environmental
protection. To avoid noise disturbance, you
should carefully decide upon an appropriate
operation time and consider the surrounding
conditions.
• When work is completed – Remove the
battery pack from the snow blower when
not in use, when changing accessories, and
before performing any maintenance task.
• Store safely – Store the snow blower indoors
in a dry area between uses. Keep in a locked
area, where children and unauthorized users
cannot gain access. Never store the snow
blower with the battery pack installed. It may
cause damage and injury.
• Maintain for safety and longevity – Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other conditions
that may affect the unit’s operation. If
damaged, repair or replace the damaged
part before use. Use only those replacement
parts made for your model. When replacing
any parts, you must strictly observe the
instructions and procedures described in this
manual. Special care should be paid to any
rubber parts, since these parts may increase
the motor load and decrease its mechanical
power if damaged.
• Rotating parts – Do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
• Hidden hazards – Exercise extreme caution
when operating on or crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on slopes. Never operate the machine at
high transport speeds on slippery surfaces.
Look behind and use care when operating in
reverse.
• Never operate the snow thrower without
good visibility or light. Always be sure of your
Walk; never run.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Never allow children to operate the
equipment. Never allow adults to operate the
equipment without proper instruction.
• Adjust the collector housing height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surface.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of
injury associated with snow throwers. Never use
your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
TO CLEAR THE CHUTE:
i) SHUT THE MOTOR
OFF! ii) Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller
blades have stopped rotating. iii) Always use a
clean-out tool, not your hands.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Avoid accidental starting – Make sure the safety
switch and the ON/OFF trigger
is in the OFF position before inserting the battery
pack into the unit. Do not carry
the snow blower with the safety switch and ON/
OFF trigger engaged.
• Hand-held operating position – Operation of
