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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
14. Never operate machine at high transport speeds on slippery
surfaces. Look down and behind and use care when backing
up.
15. After striking a foreign object or if the machine should start
to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the safety key.
Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage before
starting and operating.
16. Disengage the auger control bail, stop motor, and remove the
safety key before you leave the operating position (behind
the handles). Wait until the auger comes to a complete
stop before unclogging the chute assembly, making any
adjustments, or inspections.
17. Never put your hand in the discharge or collector openings.
Always use a clean-out tool to unclog the discharge opening.
Disengage the auger control bail, stop motor, and remove
the safety key. Remain behind handles until all moving parts
have stopped before unclogging.
18. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.g. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.). The
use of an unapproved accessory or attachment may increase
the risk of injury.
19. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for
assistance and the name of your nearest servicing dealer.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating impeller or auger inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury associated
with snow blowers. Never use your hand to clean out the
discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE Motor OFF!
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller or auger has stopped
rotating.
4. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
1. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly. Refer to the maintenance and
adjustment sections of this manual.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting machine, disengage
the auger control bail, stop the motor, remove the safety
key and remove battery(ies). Wait until the auger comes to a
complete stop.
3. Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at frequent
intervals to keep the machine in safe working condition. Also,
visually inspect machine for any damage.
4. Snow blower shave plates are subject to wear and damage.
For your safety protection, frequently check all components
and replace with original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM)
parts only. Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety!
5. Check control levers periodically to verify they engage and
disengage properly and adjust, if necessary. Refer to the
adjustment section in this operator’s manual for instructions.
6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
7. Prior to storing, run machine a few minutes to clear snow
from machine and prevent freeze up of auger.
8. Store Idle Snow Blowers Indoors – When not in use, snow
blowers should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place
with the safety key removed and out of reach of children.
9. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC), a snow blower has an Average Useful Life of six
(6) years. At the end of the Average Useful Life have the
machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer
to ensure that all mechanical, electrical, and safety systems
are working properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do
so can result in accidents, serious injuries or death.
DO NOT MODIFY SNOW BLOWER SPEED
To avoid serious injury of death, do not modify snow blower
speed in any way. Tampering with operating speed can lead to
unsafe operating conditions.
GENERAL ELECTRIC SAFETY
1. Do not expose the snow blower to rain or wet conditions.
2. Do not handle the snow blower with wet hands.
3. Wear rubber boots when operating the snow mover.
4. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the unit in
the rain, in wet conditions or on wet surfaces. Moisture is a
shock hazard.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid body contact with
grounded conductors, such as metal pipes or wire fences.
6. Do not operate the snow blower in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
The battery pack is not fully charged out of the carton. Before
using the battery pack and charger, read the safety instructions
below and then follow charging procedures outlined below.
When ordering replacement battery packs, be sure to include the
catalog number and voltage.
