during operation, stop the snowthrower, unplug the extension cord,
remove the obstruction, and check the snowthrower for damage.
•
To adjust the discharge chute, rotate the chute crank clockwise to
move the discharge chute to the left; counterclockwise to move
it to the right.
Note:
The chute crank makes a noise as you turn the crank. This
is normal.
•
To adjust the height of the snow stream, raise or lower the chute
deflector handle (Figure 9).
Figure 9
1.
Chute deflector handle
A gap between the discharge chute and the chute deflector
may allow the snowthrower to throw snow and objects in
the direction of the operator. Thrown objects could cause
serious personal injury.
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Do not force the chute deflector too far forward so that
a gap appears between the discharge chute and chute
deflector.
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Do not overtighten the locknuts that hold the chute
deflector in place.
•
Begin removing snow near the electrical outlet and work outward.
Blow back and forth, not away from and toward the outlet.
•
When turning at the end of a swath, step over the cord and turn
the snowthrower.
•
Always overlap each swath and discharge the snow downwind
when possible.
•
To shave down large banks of snow, lift the snowthrower by
the primary and secondary handles (Figure 10) and place the
snowthrower on the bank. Let the weight of the snowthrower
shave down the bank in a back-and-forth motion.
Figure 10
1.
Primary handle
2.
Secondary handle
•
When clearing steps, hold the snowthrower by the primary and
secondary handles and use a swinging or sweeping motion.
When using the secondary handle, never direct the snow
discharge chute at the operator or bystanders. The
snowthrower can throw objects and cause serious personal
injury.
When using the secondary handle, always turn the discharge
chute in the opposite direction from where you or bystanders
are standing.
•
Keep the extension cord clear of obstructions, sharp objects, and
all moving parts. Do not pull sharply on cord or abuse it in any
manner. Frequently inspect the extension cord for damage that
may result in an electric shock. If the extension cord becomes
damaged, replace it.
•
In cold and snowy weather conditions, some controls and moving
parts may freeze. Therefore, when any control becomes difficult
to operate, stop the motor, disconnect the extension cord, and
check for frozen parts. Do not use excessive force when trying to
operate frozen controls. Free all the controls and moving parts
before operating.
•
When operating the snowthrower, keep the wheels 1 inch (2.5 cm)
off the pavement by tipping the snowthrower forward. This helps
prevent the snow from building up on the wheels.
•
After clearing the snow, let the motor run for a few minutes so
that moving parts don’t freeze. Then shut off the motor, wait
for all moving parts to stop, and wipe the ice and snow off the
snowthrower. Rotate the chute crank several times to remove
the snow.
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