OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts and cause
death or serious personal injury.
WARNING
Keep all snow discharge pointed away from all electrical devices to reduce the risk of
electrocution or electric shock.
WARNING
Never point the snow blower or discharge chute in the direction of people or pets. Thrown
snow or other objects can cause serious personal injuries.
WARNING
Make sure that the area to be cleared is free of stones, sticks, wires, gravel, and other objects
that could be accidentally thrown by the snow blower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
• If the snow blower comes in contact with any type of obstruction or debris during use, stop
the snow blower, remove the battery pack(s), remove the obstruction, and inspect the unit
carefully for damage before proceeding.
WARNING
Never reach into the discharge chute or place any body part in front of the snow blower when
the unit is operating or when the battery pack(s) are installed. Always ensure all moving parts
have stopped and the battery pack(s) have been removed before clearing any obstructions.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
• Take notice of the direction of the wind before beginning. When possible, discharge snow in
the same direction as the wind to prevent snow from being thrown back into your face.
• Some parts of the snow blower can freeze under extreme weather conditions. Do not
attempt to operate the unit with frozen parts.
• When finished, allow the motor to run for an additional few minutes to prevent moving parts
from freezing, then turn the chute-rotation handle left and right several times to free the
chute from any ice buildup. Make sure to clean off any snow and ice from the base of the
chute.
• In snowy and cold conditions, some controls and moving parts may freeze. Do not use
excessive force when trying to operate frozen controls. If you have difficulty operating any
control or part, start the snow blower as instructed in the chapter "Starting/Stopping the
Snow Blower" and let it run for a few minutes.
Snow Blower Overload Protection
To prevent overload conditions, do not try to remove too much snow at one time. Slow down
your pace or decrease the width of the snow-clearing swath.
Your snow blower has built-in overload-sensing elements. When the snow blower is
overloaded, the motor will decrease the speed automatically and you will hear a decrease of
motor noise. Slow down your pace or narrow the clearing width in this case, after which the
motor speed will resume its normal setting automatically. If this remedy does not solve the
overload situation, the sensor will shut off the motor automatically. Remove the battery pack(s)
from the snow blower. Check to see if there is snow or ice stuck in the auger and deck, and
use a clean-out tool to clear them out as necessary. Reinstall the batteries and restart the
snow blower.
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