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OPERATION
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING:
If the Snow Thrower
hits a foreign object while it is in use, the
object could be thrown in the direction of the
operator or a bystander. Thrown objects could
cause serious personal injury. Keep the area
to be cleared free of all foreign objects that
may be picked up and thrown by the impeller.
• Keep the area of operation free of foreign
objects that can become thrown by the
impeller. Perform a thorough inspection
of the area since some objects may be
hidden from view by surrounding snow.
lf the snow thrower hits an obstruction or
picks up a foreign object during use, stop
the snow thrower, remove the battery,
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 outward, throwing
snow in a back and forth motion. To
clear in the opposite direction, pivot the
snow thrower on its wheels. Make sure to
overlap clearing paths.
• Note the 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 onto you and on the just
cleared path).
• Do not push the snow thrower with
excessive force. You should push the
machine gently and at a consistent speed
in accordance with the unit's throw rate.
• 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, remove the
battery, and inspect for frozen parts. Free
all parts before restarting or operating the
snow thrower. Never force controls that
have frozen.
• When working on pebbles, gravel, or
unpaved surfaces, avoid throwing loose
surface material along with the snow by
pushing down on the handle to raise the
scraper at the base of the unit above the
pebbles or gravel.
• Cold Weather Operation: Lithium Ion
batteries can be safely used from
temperatures ranging from -20 degrees to
45 degrees Celsius. NOTE: Do not store
or charge battery outside. Battery must be
charged and stored indoors prior to use of
the snow thrower.
• If the snow thrower does not start initially
remove battery from snow thrower. Place
battery on charger and allow to charge
for 10 minutes. Remove from charger and
install in snow thrower for use. The start-
up issue may be caused from the battery
being too cold. To avoid this issue, ensure
battery is stored in a dry cool place for
storage and charging and leave indoors
until ready for use.
