AAVIX AGT3420 User manual

WARNING : To reduce the risk of injury, user must read this manual before assembling, operang
and maintaining this unit, You are responsible for operang the product properly & safely.
Version: V1.20170726
AAVIX OUTDOORS
FOR SERVICE CALL: 1-866-591-8921
20 INCH 15AMP SNOW THROWER

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Contents
SafetyRules.………………….………………….……….……………………………………..2
Symbols..………………………….………………….……….………………………………….6
ProductSpecifications.…….….……………….…….…………………………………….7
KnowYour SnowBlower....….……………………..…………………………………….8
Assembly…….….…..…………….………………………….………………………………..10
Operation……….……………………………………………………………………………….11
Maintenance…..……………….……………………………………………………………..13
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………………14
Exploded View……………….……………………………………………………………….15
PartList………………………….……………………………………………………………….17
IMPORTANT!
For your own safety please readthis
manual beforeattemptingtooperate
your newunit. Failuretofollow
instructions can result in ELECTRIC
SHOCK, seriousPERSONALINJURY and
FIRE. Take a few minutes to familiarize
yourselfwith your snow throwerbefore
each use.
DOUBLE INSULATED
Your snowthrowerisdouble
insulated.
This meansthat all externalpartsare
electricallyisolated fromthepower
supply. This is achieved byplacingan
extra insulation barrierbetween the
electrical and mechanicalparts.
Safety Rules
Notice the personal safety alert
symbol used in this manual to
draw your attention to a WARNING
given alongwiththeparticular
operating instruction. Thismeans that
theoperation requires special
ATTENTION, CAUTION,and
AWARENESS.
1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered, darkareasinviteaccidents.
2. Do not operate the snow thrower in
an explosive atmosphere, such as in
thepresence of flammableliquids,
gases,ordust. Electricalappliances
createsparks that may ignite thedustor
fumes.
3. Keep children, pets, and bystanders
away from the work area.Beaware that
thenormal noise of themachine when
turn onmay make it difficult for you to
hearapproachingpeople. Spectators
should wearsafetyglasses andbe kept
a safe distance away from thework area.
Donot let spectators touchthesnow
throweror the extensioncord.
4. Electrical plugs must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
grounded appliances.Unmodified plugs
andmatchingoutlets willreduce the
risk ofelectric shock.
5. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces.(i.e. upper andlower
water pipes, radiators,ranges,

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refrigerators, mircrowave ovens, and
outerframes of heating equipment).
Take necessary precautions toavoid
electricshock.Thereis anincreased risk
ofelectricshock ifyour bodyisearthed
orgrounded.
6. Do not abuse the cord. Keep the cord
away fromheat,oil,sharpegdes, or
movingparts.Never carrythesnow
throwerby its cord oryank the cord to
disconnectitfromtheelectricaloutlet.
Damaged or entangled cords increase
theriskof electricshock.
7.Replace or properly repair damaged
cords. Ifthecord becomedamaged in
any mannerwhile plugged intothewall
receptacle,immediatelly unplugthe
extensioncords fromthereceptacle.
8.Contact with water while operating
the snow thrower can result in electric
shok and serious bodily injury. Do not
usethesnowthrowerin damp or wet
locations or expose torain.Donot
handle theplugortheappliancewith
wet hands or while standinginwater.
9. WARNING:Use outdoorextension
cordswhich are rated for outdoor use
andreducethe risk ofelectricshock.
10. Turn off the power switch and
disconnectthe power cable before
inspecting, servicing, changing
accessories , or cleaning the snow
thrower.Follow the sameprocedureif
any other dangerous conditions are
present during operation. Any
adjustments tothe unitshouldbe
performed afterrevolving parts inside
thesnowthrower stop completely. Such
preventative safety measuresreduce
theriskofstartingthe power tool
accidentally.
11. If you find the main power cable or
the extension cable damaged, please
pull outthe plug from the socket and
disconnect the power immediately.
Repair thecableor replaceitif
necessary.
12. When replacing any parts,you must
strictly observe the instructionsand
procedures described in this
manual .Specialcare shouldbepaidto
anyrubber parts,since these partsmay
increasetheengine load anddecrease
its mechanical power ifdamaged.
13. Do not move or transport the snow
thrower when the plug is connected to
the power socket and the switch is
turned on.
14. If during use, you noticethat the
unit runs unstably or hear abnormal
sounds from the engine, stop the
machine, disconnect the power
immediately and contact the service
centre.
Electrical Safety
1.Groundfaultcircuitinterrupter(GFCI)
protectionshouldbeprovided on the
circuits oroutlets to be used for the
snow thrower.Receptacles are
availablehavingbuilt-inGFCI
protectionand may beused for this
measureof safety.
2.Topreventelectricshock,useonly
withanextension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Before use,checkthat the
extensioncord is in good condition.
Whenusing an extensioncord,make
sure to useone heavey enoughto
carrythecurrent yourproduct will
draw. Forlengths less than 50ft(15m),
aNo.14AWG (or greater)extension
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cord willcause a dropin line voltage
resulting in lossof power and
overheating.
3. Electric shock may cause SEVERE
INJURY or DEATH. Heed these
warnings:
-Donot allow anypartof the snow
throwertomake contactwith water
while it isin operation.If the appliance
becomes wet while turned off,wipedry
before starting.
-Useonly UL-,CSA-,orETL-rated
extensioncord for outdoor,all-weather
use.
-Donot use an extensioncord over
100ft(30m).
-Donottouchtheapplianceor itsplug
withwet hands or while standingin
water .Wearingrubberbootsoffers
some protection.
4.Donotabuse thecord. Neverpull the
snow thrower by the cord oryank the
cord to disconnectif from the
receptacle.Keepthe cord away from
heat,oil, andsharp edges.
Personnal Safety
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing
andusecommon sensewhen operating
thesnowthrower. Do not usethe
machine when tired, ill, or underthe
influence of drugs,alcohol, or
medication. A momentofinattension
may resultinserious personalinjury.
2. Wear proper clothing. Wearrubber
bootsoffers additional protection from
electricshock.Donot wearloose
clothingorjewelry thatmay become
caught in the machine.
Wear protective headgearto keep hair
awayfromrevolvingparts of the
machine .Safetyglasses offerbetter
protectionthaneveryday eyeglasses.
3. Moving parts present risks. Keep
your face,hair, clothing,hands,and feet
away frommoving parts.
Allguardsand safety attachments must
beinstalled property beforeusingthe
unit.Shutoff and disconnect the cord
before touching any partsother than
thehandles andthe switch.
4. Surfaces. Thissnowthrower is
intendedfor useon paved surfaces. Do
not useon gravel, stone,or other
unpaved surfaces unless thesnow
throwerisadjusted for such surfaces
accordingto theinstructionsgiven in
this manual.
5. Avoid accident starting. Make sure
theswitchis intheOFF positionbefore
plugging in the unit. Donot carry the
snow thrower with yourfinger onthe
switch.
6. Body positon. Maintainproper
footing andbalance at alltime. Place
heels firmlyonthe groundandtightly
graspthe handle bar.Watch for uneven
surfaces anddonot overreach.Incase
you fall orcollidewith the snow thrower,
inspectthe unitfor any damages or
cracks. Whensteppingbackwards,be
carefulto avoidobstacles beneath your
feet or behind outo avoidfalling.
7. If the snow thrower strikes any
object. Immediately stop the snow
thrower, then inspect for damage.
Repair anydamage before restarting
andoperatingthesnowthrower.
Safety Instructions for
Walk-behind Snow Throwers
1. Read the user’s mannual carefully.

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Learn yoursnowthrower’s applications
andlimitationsaswellas thespecific
potential hazards related to this
machine. Do not use this machine for
any purpose other thanthe onefor
whichitwasdesigned. Otherwise, it
may cause mechanical defects,serious
damage,or personalinjury.
2. Preliminary unit inspection.
Thoroughly inspectthe unitbeforeuse.
Make sure allthe parts are secureand
installed correctly. Ifyou notice any
abnormalities, donot usethemachine
until ithas beenproperlyrepaired.
Alwaysperforma testrunthefirst time
you usethesnowthrower or after
replacingparts toensure thatthe unitis
functioningproperly.
3. Preliminary area inspection. Clear
thearea to beplowedbefore eachuse.
Remove allobjects,such as rocks,
broken glass,nails, wire,orstring,which
canbethrownby or becomeentangled
inthesnowthrower. Keep thearea of
operation clear of all spectators,
particularly children andpets.
4. Excessive force. Thesnowthrower
wasdesigned torespondat acertain
rate for varioussnow conditions for
optimumsafetyand performance. Do
not force it; keep pressure constant.
5. Malfunctionning switch. Donotuse
thesnowthrower if the switchdoes not
turn iton andoff. Any electrical
appliancethat cannot becontrolled by
theswitchis not safe touseand must
berepaired.
6. Hitting an object. Ifthesnow
throweraccidentally strikesan object,
followthese steps:
i)Stopthesnowthrowerandunplug
theunit.
ii)Inspect for damage.
iii)Repairor replace any damaged part
before restartingand operatingthe
snow thrower.
7.Discharge chute safety. Never direct
thesnowdischarge chuteatthe
operator,at bystanders, at vehicles,or
atwindows.Thedischarged snow
streamandforeignobjectsaccidentally
picked up by thesnow throwercan
cause serious damageandpersonal
injury. Do notuse yourhands tounclog
thedischargechute. Stopthemotor
before removing debris.
8. Hand-held operating position.
Operation ofthesnowthrower in the
hand-held positionisunsafe.
9. Abnormal operation. Ifyou notice
thesnowthrowerrunningin an
unstablestateorhearabnormalsounds
from theengine, immediately stopthe
machine,disconnect the power, and
contact theAAVIX service center.
10. Noise control. Whenusingthe
snow thrower. You must respectlocal
lawsand regulationsregardingnoise
control and enviromentalprotection. To
avoidnoise disturbance,you should
carefully decideuponanappropriate
operation time and considerthe
surroundingconditions.
11. When work is completed.
Disconnect thesnowthrower from the
power source when not inuse, when
changingaccessories, andbefore
performingany maintenancefunction.
12. Store safely. Storethe snnow
throwerindoors inadry area between
uses. Keepit ina lockedarea, where
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gain access.Donot store themachine
while it isstill connected tothepower
sourceasthismay resultin damage and
injury.
13. Maintain for safety and longevity.
Check for misalignment or bind of
movingparts, breakageof parts, and
any other conditions thatmay affectthe
unit’s operation.If damaged, repair or
replacethedamaged part before use.
Useonlyoriginal replacementparts
designed speciallyfor your model.
Whenreplacing any parts,you must
strictly observe theinstructions and
procedures described inthismanual.
Special careshouldbe paid toany
rubber parts, since theseparts may
increasetheengine load anddecrease
its mechanical power ifdamaged.
Alwayscheckthat all bolts,nuts,and
knobs are tight before usingthesnow
thrower!
Symbols
Read alltheoperating
instructions carefully.
Make sure inadvance
thatyouarefullyfamiliar
withtheoperation of the
machine.
Wear eye andear
protection.
Caution!Unplug
immediately if thepower
cord or plugbecomes
damaged!
Cuttingorentanglement
offoot, handsand
clothingaways
---Rotating auger.
Warning! Keep handsoutof
inlet anddischarge openings
while machineisrunning.
Therearerotatingblades
inside.
Donot operateon steep
slopes!
Wearprotective,
slip-resistant footwear.
Objects thrownbytheproductcouldhit theuseror other
bystanders. Alwaysensure that other peopleandpetsremain at a
safe distancefrom the productwhenit is inoperation. In general,
children mustnotcome near thearea where the productis.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution or warning
may be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures.

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Product Specifications
Rated Frequency
60Hz
Rated Voltage
120V
Rated Power
15A
No-load Speed
2900/min
Max.Working height
267mm/10.5inch
Max.Working width
500mm/19.5inch
AugerDiameter
187mm
Chute Deflector
0°-60°
DischargeChuteDirection
±90°
Net weight
13.2kg/29.1lbs
Degreeofprotection againstliquid
IPX4

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Know Your Snow Blower
Fig.1
1. Upper handle
2.Safety push-button
3. Switch box
4. Locking knob
5.Plug
6. Cable clamp
7. Main housing
8. Wheel
9. Auger
10. Discharge chute
11.Chute deflector
12.Middle handle
13. Chute Direction
Controller
14. Switch bar
Accessories
Fig.2
Description
Qty
Lockingknob
4
BoltM8×50
4

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Assembly
Middle & Upper Handle
1.Connectthe lowerhandle and
middle handle with locking knobsand
bolts. ( Fig. 3)
Fig.3
2.Connectthe upper handle and
middle handlewithlockingknobs and
bolts.
3.Attachthecable-clamp tothe
positionshownand then attach the
cable. (Fig.4)
Fig.4
Direction Adjustment Lever
1. Remove thescrew from theupper
lever. Insertthe lower lever into the
upper lever, tighten themwiththe
screw removed. (Fig.5)
Fig.5
2.Inserttheleverbracket intothehole
on theupper handle,tighten it with
flatwasher, springwasher and
butterfly nut. (Fig.6)
Fig.6
3.Remove thecotter pinfrom thegear
lever. Insert thelower lever into the
hole of thegear lever. Then secure it in
place withthecotterpin. (Fig.7)
Fig.7
4. Check the discharge chuteby
turning it fully from left to right
(0~180°). The dischargechuteshould
rotate freely. (Fig.8)
Fig.8

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Chute Deflector Adjustment
1.Loosenthelocking knobandadjust
the chute deflector to a suitable height.
Themachine offers different positions
(0~60°). Re-tighten thelocking knob.
(Fig.9).
Fig.9
WARNING! Ensure switch offthe
motor first, then disconnect the plug
from thepower supply, before
adjustingthedischargechute.
Operation
NOTE: Before using this machine,
make sure that the power source you
willusecompiles withthe
specificationsdetailedin this manual.
Beforeinsertingthe plug intothe
socket,verifythatthesnowthrower’s
augerandrubberplates are firmly
secured, andthat therubberplates are
facingthecorrect direction.Perform a
testrun to ensure thatthe rotor turns
freely.
Beforeconnecting the snowthrower
withtheelectricpowersupply,make
sure that themains supplyvoltage is
120V.
Securing the Extension Cord
To prevent theappliancecord from
disconnectingfrom the extension cord
duringoperation,make aknot with
thetwo cords as shown. (Fig.10)
Fig.10
Powering ON/OFF
WARNING! Theaugerstarts
rotating immediatelyafterthesnow
throwerisswitched on. Keephands
andfeet awayfrom the auger.
1.Press the safetypush-button.
2. Squeeze the switch bar. (Fig.11)
Fig.11
3.Oncethe snowthrowerstarts,
release the safety push-button and
proceed with operation.
4.TopowerOFF, releasetheswitch
bar.
WARNING!Liftthe front ofthe
machine and disconnectthe plug from
thepower supply whentransporting