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• After striking a foreign object, turn the
machine off and remove the battery pack,
and then inspect it for damage. Repair any
damage before restarting and using the
machine.
• Adjust the collector housing height to clear
gravel or crushed rock surface.
• If the power tool should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the machine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the machine whenever you leave
the operating position, before unclogging
the collector/auger housing or discharge
guide, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, or inspections.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the collector/auger and all
moving parts have stopped.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on slopes.
• Never operate the snow thrower without
proper guards, keep other safety protective
devices in place and working.
• Never direct the discharge toward people
or areas where property damage can
occur. Keep children and others away.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Don’t Force Snow Thrower – It will perform
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Never operate the power tool at high
transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Use
care when reversing.
• Never direct discharge at bystanders or
allow anyone in front of the power tool.
• Disengage power to the collector/auger
when the power tool is transported or not
in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories
approved by the manufacturer of the
snow thrower (such as wheel weights,
counterweights, or cabs).
• Never operate the power tool without
good visibility or light. Always be sure of
your footing, and keep a firm hold on the
handles.
• Walk, never run.
• Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute.
• Hand contact with the rotating auger
inside the discharge chute is the most
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
common cause of injury associated with
snow throwers. Never use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute. To clear the
chute:
• SHUT THE ENGINE (Motor) OFF!
• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger
blades have stopped rotating.
• Always use a clean-out tool, not your
hands.
• If the snow thrower strikes a foreign object
follow these steps:
• Stop snow thrower. Release the switch.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the snow thrower.
MAINTENANCE
• Check shear bolts, engine-mounted
bolt, etc., at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the power tool is in
safe working condition.
• Always refer to owner’s guide instructions
for important details if the power tool is to
be stored for an extended period.
• Store Idle Snow throwers Indoors – When
not in use, snow throwers should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked-up place – out of
reach of children.
• Run the power tool a few minutes after
throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the
collector/auger.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance
that is damaged or modified. Damaged
or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire
explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance
to fire or excessive temperature space.
Exposure to fire or temperature above
265°F (130°C) may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or appliance
outside of the temperature range specied
in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside of the specified
range may damage the battery and
increase the risk of re.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the product is maintained.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair
the appliance or the battery pack (as
