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SAFETY RULES
FOLLOW THESE RULES WHILE
OPERATING THE SNOW THROWER.
IMPORTANT:
Read and understand
all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire,
and/or serious personal injury.
• Walk. Do not run.
• Verify that the snow thrower is not in
contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from the discharge chute and
impeller openings at all times. Keep face,
hands, and feet away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
• Be attentive when using the snow thrower,
and stay alert for holes in the terrain and
other hidden hazards or traffic.
• Do not use the snow thrower on a gravel
or crushed rock surface. Use extreme
caution when crossing gravel/crushed
rock drives, walks, or roads.
• Move up and down slopes when clearing
snow. Do not go across a slope. Use
caution when changing direction. Do not
use this Snow Thrower to clear snow from
steep slopes.
• Do not attempt to use the snow thrower on
a roof or on any steeply inclined slippery
surface.
• Do not operate the snow thrower if the
guards, plates, and other safety protective
devices are not in place.
• Do not operate the snow thrower near
glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks,
window wells, drop-offs, etc. without
properly adjusting the angle of the snow
discharge. Keep children and pets away
from the work area.
• Do not force or overload the snow thrower.
The snow thrower will perform better and
safer when it is used at the rate that it was
designed to work at.
• Do not operate the snow thrower at high
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind
when backing up and exercise caution.
• Do not direct the discharge toward
anyone. Do not allow anyone to move in
front of the snow thrower while it is in use.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet
ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• Use the snow thrower in daylight or in
good artificial light. If using at night, turn
on the LED lights and be aware of your
surroundings.
• To avoid accidental start-ups, remain in
the starting position when turning the
snow thrower on. The operator and the
Snow Thrower must be in a stable position
during start-up. See the section titled
Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use this snow thrower only for the
purposes it was designed.
• Do not overreach. Always keep proper
footing and balance.
• Hold the snow thrower with both hands
while it is in use. Keep a firm grip on the
handles.
• If the impeller does not rotate freely due
to ice, thaw the snow thrower thoroughly
before attempting to use it.
• Keep the impeller clear of debris.
• Do not attempt to clear the impeller while the
motor is running.
• Keep clothing and body parts away from
the impeller.
• Stop the motor when stopped or when
moving from one location to another.
• Remove the battery pack when it is being
transported and when it is not in use.
• After striking a foreign object, turn the snow
thrower off and remove the battery pack,
and then inspect it for damage. Repair any
damage before restarting and using the
snow thrower.
• If the snow thrower starts to vibrate
abnormally, stop the snow thrower
immediately and attempt to determine the
cause. Vibration is generally an indication
of danger.
• Stop the motor and remove the battery
pack whenever the operator is not in the
operating position, before unclogging the
impeller, and before making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• Do not discharge snow onto public roads
or near moving traffic.
• Allow the snow thrower to run for a few
minutes after clearing snow in order to
prevent moving parts from freezing.
• Only use identical replacement parts and
accessories for this snow thrower. The
use of nonidentical parts or accessories
could lead to serious injury to the user or
damage the snow thrower, and will void the
warranty.
