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Keep the area of operation free of foreign objects
that can be thrown by the snow blower. Perform
a thorough inspection of the area, as some
objects may be hidden from view or buried in the
snow.
Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from
the area of operation. Be aware that the normal
noise of the unit when turned on may make it
difficult for you to hear approaching people.
When moving the snow blower, use the wheels
on one side as the pivot point. Slightly tilt the
snow blower 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 Blower on its wheels.
Make sure to overlap clearing paths.
Note the direction of the wind before beginning.
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
cleared path).
Do not push the snow blower with excessive
force. You should push the unit gently and evenly
in accordance with the unit's throw rate.
Some parts of the snow blower may freeze under
extreme temperature conditions. Do not attempt to
operate the snow blower with frozen parts. If the
parts freeze while the snow blower is in use, stop
the snow blower, remove the battery packs, and
inspect for frozen parts. Free all parts before
restarting or operating the snow blower. Never
force controls that are frozen.
Operate the snow blower on level surfaces. Stay
off slippery surfaces.
Cold Weather Operation: Lithium-ion batteries can
be safely used from temperatures ranging from
1.4°F (-17°C) to 113°F (45°C). Note: Do not store
or charge battery pack outside. Battery pack must
be charged and stored indoors prior to use of the
snow blower.
If the snow blower does not start, remove the
battery packs from snow blower. Place the
battery pack on its charger and allow to charge
for 10 minutes. Remove from charger and install
in snow blower for use. The start-up issue may
be caused from the battery packs being too cold.
To avoid this issue, ensure that the battery is
stored in a dry, cool place for storage and
charging and leave indoors until ready to use.
For larger areas, a definite pattern of operation is
required to thoroughly clean an area of snow.
These patterns will not only avoid throwing snow
in unwanted places but will also eliminate the
need for a second removal of snow. (See Fig. 22)
Pattern A: Throw the snow from right to left where
possible. For areas such as a long driveway, it is
advantageous to start in the middle. Blow from one
end to the other, throwing snow to both sides.
Pattern B: If the snow can only be thrown to one
side of the area to be cleared, start on the opposite
side.
OPERATING TIPS
Pattern A
Pattern B