Maintenance And Storage - Ego Power+ SSA1200 Manual Del Operador

that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect eyes from foreign objects that may be
thrown from the machine.
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Use extension cords and receptacles as specified by
the manufacturer for all units with electric starting
motors.
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Never attempt any adjustment while the motor is
running (except when specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
OPERATION
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharger opening at all times.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or traffic.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove
the battery pack, thoroughly inspect the snow shovel
attachment for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the snow shovel
attachment.
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If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
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Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position,
before unclogging the auger assembly housing, and when
making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Never operate the snow shovel attachment without
proper guards and other safety protective devices in
place and working.
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Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep children and
others away.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Never operator the snow shovel attachment at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and
use care when operating in reverse.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the snow shovel attachment (such as
the scraper bar).
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Never operate the snow shovel attachment without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and
keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive
temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above
100°C may cause explosion.
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Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed in
fig. B.
CLEARING A CLOGGING AUGER ASSEMBLY
Hand contact with the rotating auger assembly is the most
common cause of injury associated with snow shovel
attachment. Never use your hand to clean out the rotating
auger assembly.
To clear the auger assembly:
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SHUT THE TOOL OFF!
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Remove the battery pack from the tool.
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Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger has stopping
rotating.
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Always use the auger clean tool which is attached to the
machine as an accessory, do not use your hand.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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Check all bolts or fasteners at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
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Always refer to operator's manual for important details
if the snow shovel attachment is to be stored for an
extended period.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
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Run the machine a few minutes to prevent freeze-up of
the auger assembly.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this tool.
If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these
instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and
possibly injury.
SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT — SSA1200
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