Use and Care Manual

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OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE
See Figure 15.
The chute can be adjusted from left to right to change the
direction the snow is thrown.
z Rotate the chute adjustment handle counterclockwise to
direct the snow to the left of the unit.
z Rotate the chute adjustment handle clockwise to direct
the snow to the right of the unit.
OPERATING TIPS
WARNING
Never use snow blower on fro-
zen lakes, rivers, or similar surfaces. Death or serious
injury could occur if the ice breaks.
WARNING
Never use the snow blower on a
rooftop or other unstable surface, which can result in
death or serious personal injury
WARNING
Do not use snow blower on ice,
which can cause the operator to slip and fall, resulting
in possible serious personal injury.
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 per-
sonal injuries.
WARNING
Make sure the area to be cleared
is free of stones, sticks, wires, gravel, and other ob-
jects that could be accidentally thrown by the snow
blower in any direction and cause serious personal in-
jury to the operator and others.
FIG. 15
A
A - Chute adjustment handle
z 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.
z If the unit comes in contact with any type of obstruction or
debris during use, stop the snow blower, disconnect from
the power supply, remove the obstruction, and inspect the
unit carefully for damage before proceeding.
WARNING
Never reach into the impeller or
place any body part in front of the snow blower when
the unit is operating or when the unit is plugged in.
Always ensure all moving parts have stopped and the
snow blower has been unplugged before clearing any
obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
z Some parts of the snow blower can freeze under extreme
weather conditions. Do not attempt to operate the unit
with frozen parts.
z When î·”nished, allow the motor to run for an additional
few minutes, then turn the chute rotation lever back and
forth several times to remove any remaining snow from
the chute.