OPERATOR / PARTS MANUAL 8 Amp Electric Snow Shovel 811127
WARNING CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning Battery post, terminals, wiring insulation, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING. IMPORTANT MESSAGE Thank you for purchasing this Mantis product. You have purchased a world class product, one of the best designed and built anywhere. This machine comes with an Operator / Parts Manual.
Safety Rules & Warnings Safety Rules & Warnings You will notice throughout this Owners Manual Safety Rules and Important Notes. Make sure you understand and obey these warnings for your own protection. I. special safety information WARNING WARNING Attention: This symbol points out our important safety instructions. When you see this symbol , heed it’s warning !! Stay alert !! To reduce the potential for accidents, comply with the safety instructions in this manual.
Assembly Safety Rules & Warnings WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield.
Electrical Assembly CONNECTING THE POLES (Figure 2) DOUBLE INSULATION 1. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed are included. 2. Remove packaging material from cord and discard immediately. 3. Align the holes on the handle pole and the lower pole. Insert the bolt and tighten them using the lock knob provided.
Storage & Transportation Operation STARTING THE SNOW SHOVEL (Figure 4-5) STORAGE Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the operator is in the starting position when using the snow shovel. In order to avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position when starting the Snow Shovel. • Store the Snow Shovel in a locked location in order to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Follow this sequence exactly in order to start the Snow Shovel. 1.
Maintenance Maintenance INSPECTING/REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT REPLACING THE SCRAPER (Figure 9) (Figure 7-8) When servicing the Snow Shovel, use only the manufacturer's original replacement parts. Inspect the drive belt for wear once per year or every 50 hours of operation, whichever comes first. If the drive belt needs to be replaced, follow these steps. In order to avoid serious personal injury, turn off the Snow Shovel and allow it to cool down. Unplug the Snow Shovel before performing any maintenance.
Maintenance Maintenance IMPELLOR REPLACEMENT 1 2 3 13 15 14 screw and washer spring • Remove the nut from the left hand side of the impellor shaft. 4 • Remove the 10 screws from the side cover. 5 • Be sure not to lose the 2 springs. 6 • Place the impellor and shaft back into the front scoop. • Place the pulley back onto the impellor shaft. • Replace the 2 screws and 2 washers onto the impellor. 16 17 18 • Be sure to route the belt correctly, as shown.
Parts section Parts section 16 8 Amp Electric Snow Shovel Operator’s Manual Key Qty. Part No. Description Key Qty. Part No. Description 1 1 36401263 Pigtail cable 38 1 3411298 Lower housing 2 1 3420102-1 Cord guard 39 1 3411798 Right cover 3 2 3220905 Screw 40 1 31102627 Motor assy. 4 2 3410302 Wire clip 41 1 3330498 Motor mounting bar 5 1 36301263-3 Switch assy.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause remedy 1. The snow shovel does not start. • The Snow Shovel is unplugged. • Verify that the Snow Shovel is plugged into an electrical outlet. • The lock-out button or trigger switch were not used properly. • Press and hold the lock-out button, and then lift and hold the trigger switch (see the section entitled Starting the Snow Shovel). 2. The motor is on, but the rotor does not turn. • The belt is damaged.
