OPERATION
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1. Keep the area of operation free of foreign objects that can become thrown by the rotor blades. Perform a
thorough inspection of the area since some objects may be hidden from view by surrounding snow. If the
snow thrower hits an obstruction or picks up a foreign object during use, stop the snow thrower, disconnect
the extension cord, remove the obstruction, and inspect the unit for damage. Repair or replace any damaged
part before restarting and operating the unit.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Start your clearing path near the electrical outlet and work outward, throwing snow in a back and forth
motion. To clear in the opposite direction, step over the cord and pivot the snow thrower on its wheels. Make
sure to overlap clearing paths.
5. Note 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 into your face and on the just cleared path).
6. While moving the snow thrower, do not drag the power cable violently or roughly. The snow thrower should
move within the range that the cable can reach.
7. Do not push the snow thrower with excessive force. You should push the machine gently and evenly in
accordance with the unit’s throw rate.
8. Do not apply additional man-made load to the engine since this may cause engine damage.
9. 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, unplug the extension cord, and inspect for frozen parts. Free all parts before restarting or
operating the snow thrower. Never force controls that have frozen.
10. Working on pebbles, gravel, or unpaved surfaces - To avoid throwing loose surface material along with the
snow, push down on the handle to raise the scraper at the base of the unit above the pebbles or gravel.
1. The discharge chute can be adjusted 180 degrees by rotating the chute crank. Rotate the chute control
crank clockwise to move the discharge chute to the left; counterclockwise to move the chute to the right.
Moving the Machine and Plowing the Snow
Changing Snow Exit Direction
Fig. 20-21
WARNING!
Foreign objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string, can be picked up and thrown by
the snow thrower, causing serious personal injury. Remove all foreign objects from the area to be plowed before
operating the snow thrower.
WARNING!
Never direct the snow discharge chute at the operator, at bystanders, at vehicles or at nearby
windows. The discharged snow and foreign objects accidentally picked up by the snow thrower can cause serious
damage and personal injury. Always orient the discharge chute in the opposite direction from where you,
bystanders, surrounding vehicles, or windows are located