EarthWise QI-JY-1300 User manual

Model QI-JY-1300
Item SN70010
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
10-IN Snow Thrower
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This product has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model: QI-JY-1300
Item: SN70010
Power supply voltage: 120V-60HZ Sweep width: 10 inches (260 mm)
Idle speed: 4000 RPM Max clearing depth: 4.75 inches (120 mm)
Power consumption: 9 Amp Throwing distance: Up to 25 feet
Weight: 11 pounds Clearing capacity: 300 pounds/minute
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Packing List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 - 6
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 - 8
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 9 - 10
Maintenance/Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 - 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKING LIST
UNPACKING
Carefully remove the product from the box.
Make sure that all items listed in the packing
list are included.
Inspect all items carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you
have carefully inspected and satisfactorily
operated the snow thrower.
If any parts are damaged or missing please
call our customer service help line at
1-800-313-5111 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
- Snow Thrower 1
- Auxiliary Handle 1
- Screw & Knob (M6x45 carriage bolt) 1
- Screw & Knob (M6x50 screw) 1
- Self-tapping Screw (4.2x30) 4
- Operator’s Manual 1

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PARTS LIST
Pos. Description Qty
1Plug 1
2Safety lock off button 1
3On/Off trigger switch 1
4Handle 1
5Auxiliary handle complete 1
6Upper cover 1
7Motor housing 1
8Auger 1
9Discharge chute 1
10 Scraper blade 1
11 Washer 1
12 Auger axle 1
13 Driven pulley 1
14 Drive belt 1
15 Pulley frame 1
16 Washer 1
17 Screw M5 x 12 1
18 Cover, pulley case 1
19 Nut M8 1
20 Drive pulley 1
21 Drive belt, small 1
22 Knob 1
23 Knob 1
24 Acorn Nut M8 1
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2
3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
11
12
13 14
15
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Precautions that involve your safety.
CAUTION! Read the instruction manual and follow the warning and safety instructions!
CAUTION! Remove plug from outlet immediately if the cable is damaged or cut.
SWITCH OFF! the machine, wait until it comes to a complete standstill and remove plug from outlet prior to
maintenance, cleaning or repair work!
CAUTION! Always wear eye and ear protection.
Wear safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear!
DANGER! objects may be thrown out at high speed when motor is running. Do not walk in front of running
machine.
Keep bystanders at a safe distance.
Keep the electrical cord free of the auger. The auger may damage the cord and cause contact with live
parts.
DANGER! Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet at a safe distance.
Do not place hand under auger.
Do not place hand in front of chute deflector.
Do not place feet under auger.
DANGER! Risk of electric shock.
Do not use in rain or electrical storms.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle
where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
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TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use
be sure everyone using this product reads and
understands all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior
to use and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS - Before further
use of the product, any part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
condition that may affect its operation. Any part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
For assistance call our customer service help line at
1-800-313-5111.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Don’t
use this product in rainy or stormy conditions. Do
not operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these products normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and
pets should stay at a safe distance from the work
area.
DRESS PROPERLY- Don’t wear loose clothing or
jewelry and wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. They can be caught in moving parts.
Wear safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear. Maintain good
footing at all times, especially on slopes.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Wear safety glasses
with side shields or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating
this product.
DOUBLE INSULATION – The snow thrower has
double insulation. This means that all external met-
al parts are insulated from the electrical supply.
This is achieved by introducing an insulation layer
between electrical and mechanical parts. The
double insulation guarantees you the greatest
possible safety.
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A,
or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
POLARIZED PLUGS-To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polarized
connections will fit together only one way. Make
sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord
has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable
extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit
fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug on
the tool or the extension cord in any way.
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage
number, the heavier the cord.
It is possible to tie two extension
cords together in a knot to prevent
them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as
shown, then connect the plug end of
the power cord into the receptacle
end of the extension cord.
WARNING: Keep all connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
Be aware of the extension cord while operating the
snow thrower. Be careful not to trip on the cord.
Always keep the cord away from the auger.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY
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Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300
Ampere Rating
More Not More American wire Gage
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended