Use and Care Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
• Walk. Do not run.
• Verify that the power tool is not in contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from impeller openings at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed, moving, or rotating
parts.
• Be attentive when using the power tool. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards or trafc.
• Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do not go across a slope. Use caution when changing direction. Do not
use this power tool to clear snow from steep slopes.
• Do not operate the power tool if the guards, plates, and other safety protective devices are not in place.
• Do not operate the power tool near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window wells, drop-offs, etc., without properly
adjusting the angle of the snow discharge. Keep children and pets away from the work area.
• Do not operate the power tool at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind when backing up and exercise caution.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• Use the power tool in daylight or in good articial light.
• To avoid accidental start-ups, remain in the starting position when turning the power tool on. The operator and the power
tool must be in a stable position during start-up. See the section titled Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Use this power tool only for the purposes it was designed.
• Hold the power tool with both hands while it is in use. Keep a rm grip on the handles.
• If the impeller does not rotate freely due to ice, thaw the power tool thoroughly before attempting to use it.
• Keep the impeller clear of debris.
• Do not attempt to clear the impeller while the motor is running.
• After striking a foreign object, turn the power tool off and remove the battery pack, then inspect it for damage. Repair any
damage before restarting and using the power tool.
• If the power tool starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the power tool immediately and attempt to determine the cause.
Vibration is generally an indication of danger.
• Stop the motor and remove the battery pack whenever the operator is not in the operating position, before unclogging the
impeller, and before making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
• Do not use on graveled surface unless the power tool is adjusted for such a surface in accordance with the operator’s
manual.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
• Wear rubber boots when operating the power tool. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
• Operation of the power tool in the hand-held position is unsafe, except in accordance with the special instructions for
such use provided in the operator’s manual.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Don’t Force Power Tool – It will perform better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• If the power tool strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
i) Stop the power tool.
ii) Inspect for damage.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock,
re, and/or serious injuries.
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