Skil PSS1200 User manual

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
Owner’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.
AVERTISSEMENT : Afin de réduire les risques de blessure, l’utilisateur doit lire et
comprendre le guide d’utilisation avant d’utiliser cet article. Conservez le présent guide
afin de pouvoir le consulter ultérieurement.
ADVERTENCIA : Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender
el Manual del operador antes de utilizar este producto. Guarde estas instrucciones para
consultarlas en caso sea necesario.
Owner’s Manual
Guide d’utilisation
Manual del propietario
For Customer Service
Pour le service à la clientèle
Servicio al cliente 1-877-SKIL-999 OR www.skil.com
12" Snow Shovel Attachment
Attachement de pelle à neige de 12 po
Aditamento de pala quitanieves de 12 pulgadas
Model/ Modelo/ Modèle: PSS1200

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions....................................3-6
Symbols ....................................................7-10
Get to Know Your Snow Shovel Attachment .....................11-12
Specications .................................................11
Assembly .....................................................12
Operating Instructions .......................................13-15
Maintenance...................................................16
Troubleshooting ...............................................17
Limited Warranty of SKIL Consumer Tool...........................18
WARNING
• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
– Lead from lead-based paints.
– Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.
– Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
• Your risk from these exposures varies, depending upon how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
– Work in a well-ventilated area.
– Work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to
lter out microscopic particles.
– Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with soap
and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or to lie on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
WARNING Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE .
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence
of ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodied plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not operate the machine in rain or wet conditions. Water entering the machine
may increase the risk of electric shock or malfunction that could result in personal injury.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault
circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before
connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch or energizing power tools that have
the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

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f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection
facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
h) Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become
complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe
injury within a fraction of a second.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the
power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these
instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another
battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a re.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid
contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or
burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modied. Damaged or
modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.

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f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to
re or temperature above 265℉ (130 °C) may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or
at temperatures outside the specied range may damage the battery and increase the
risk of re.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.
Snow Shovel Attachment Safety Warnings
a) Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
b) Avoid dangerous environments - Don’t use appliances in damp or wet location.
c) Don’t use in rain.
d) Keep children away - All visitors should be kept at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from work
area.
e) Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving
parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
f) Use safety glasses. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
g) Use the right appliance - Do not use the appliance for any job except that for which it
is intended.
h) Don’t force the appliance - It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of
injury at the rate for which it was designed.
i) Don’t overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
j) Stay alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the
appliance when you are tired.
k) Keep guards in place and in working order.
l) Keep hands and feet away from the auger.
m) Store idle appliances indoors - When not in use, the appliances should be stored
indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place with the battery pack removed and out of
reach of children.
n) Maintain appliance with care - Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
o) Check damaged parts - Before further use of the appliance, a guard or other 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. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
p) Do not use on graveled surface.
q) Wear rubber boots when operating the snow shovel.
r) Never allow children to operate the appliance. Never allow adults to operate the
appliance without proper instruction.
s) Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children.

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t) Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling, especially when operating the snow
shovel attachment in reverse.
u) Use Only with the SKIL 40V Power Head PH0040.
NOTE: SEE YOUR SKIL PH0040 POWER HEAD OWNER’S MANUAL FOR
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

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SYMBOLS
Safety Symbols
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety
symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding.
The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and
warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WARNING Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Owner’s
Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,”
“WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to following all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
The denitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual
and pay attention to these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
Damage Prevention and Information Messages
These inform the user of important information and/or instructions that could lead to equipment
or other property damage if they are not followed. Each message is preceded by the word
“NOTICE”, as in the example below:
NOTICE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.
WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign
objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face
shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and more safely.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
AAmperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
WWatt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Wh Watt-hours Battery capacity
Ah Ampere-hours Battery capacity
øDiameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n0Maximum speed Maximum rotational speed
…/min Revolutions or reciprocations per
minute (rpm)
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc. per minute
OOff position Zero speed, zero torque...
1,2,3,…
Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ, Selector settings Speed, torque, or position settings.
Higher number means greater speed
Innitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current (AC) Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current (DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current
(AC / DC) Type or a characteristic of current
Class II tool Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Protective earth Grounding terminal
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Read the instructions Alerts user to read manual

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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
Wear protective gloves Alerts users to wear protective gloves
DANGER — Keep Hands Away
from the Impeller
Do not use hands to unclog the auger
assembly
Keep Feet Out of Impeller Keep feet away from rotating impeller
Beware of thrown objects Alerts user to beware of thrown objects
Disconnect battery before
maintenance
Alerts user to disconnect battery before
maintenance

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SYMBOLS (CERTIFICATION INFORMATION)
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols for certication information may be used on your
tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will
allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
Symbol Designation/Explanation
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this component is recognized by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters
Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian
Standards Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the SGS Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

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GET TO KNOW YOUR SNOW SHOVEL ATTACHMENT
Scraper Bar
Steel Auger Shaft
Attachment Shaft
Auger
Fig. 1
WARNING Remove the tool from the package and examine it carefully. Do not discard
the carton or any packaging material until all parts have been examined.
WARNING If any part of the tool is missing or damaged, do not attach the battery to
use the tool until the part has been repaired or replaced. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious injury.
SPECIFICATIONS
Clearing Width 12 in. (30.48 cm)
Intake Height 6 in. (15.24 mm)
Maximum Throwing Distance 20 ft. (6.1 m)
Recommended operating
temperature -4°F – 50°F (-20 – 10°C)
Recommended storage temperature -4 °F – 104°F (-20 – 40°C)

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ASSEMBLY
WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until
the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts
could result in serious personal injury.
Connecting the Snow Shovel Attachment to the Power Head
WARNING Never operate the power head without an attachment.
Installing the attachment
a. Remove the battery pack from the power
head.
b. Loosen the wing knob on the power head
shaft (Fig. 2a).
c. The power head has two grooves on the
coupler, ONLY the groove 1 is used to
connect an attachment.
d. Align the spring-loaded pin on the
attachment shaft with the groove 1 on the
coupler and push the attachment shaft into
the power head shaft until the pin pops
out of the groove and you hear an audible
“click” sound at the same time (Fig. 2b).
e. Pull the attachment shaft to verify that it is
securely locked into the coupler.
f. Tighten the wing knob securely.
Removing the attachment
(Fig. 2c)
a. Remove the battery pack.
b. Loosen the wing knob.
c. Press down the spring-loaded pin and pull
the attachment shaft out of the coupler.
Fig. 2a
Power-Head Shaft
Coupler
Groove 2
Groove 1
Wing Knob
Fig. 2b
Groove 1 Pin
Attachment Shaft
2
1
Fig. 2c
Pin

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING To reduce the risk of re, personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery pack, or charger in
uid or allow a uid to ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive uids, such as seawater,
certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing products, etc. can cause a short
circuit.
WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the
manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or the battery pack or create
accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modication is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possibly serious injury.
WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal
injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufcient to inict serious
injury.
WARNING Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possibly serious injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your nger on
the switch or energizing the appliance that has the switch on invites accidents.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay
alert for hidden hazards or trafc.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the snow shovel, remove the battery pack, thoroughly
inspect the snow shovel attachment for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the snow shovel attachment.
• If the appliance should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the appliance and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the appliance whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger
assembly housing, and when making any repairs, adjustments or inspections.
• When clearing, repairing, or inspecting the snow shovel attachment, stop the motor and
make certain the auger assembly has stopped. Remove the battery pack to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the motor.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never operate the snow shovel attachment without proper guards and 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.
• Do not overload the appliance capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Remove the battery pack when snow shovel attachment is transported or not in use.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow shovel
attachment.
• Never operate the snow shovel attachment without good visibility or light. Always be sure of
your footing, and keep a rm hold on the handles.

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• Walk. Never run.
Cleaning a Clogged Auger Assembly
Hand contact with the rotating auger assembly is the most common cause of injury associated
with snow shovel attachment. Never use your hand to clean out the rotating auger assembly.
To clear the auger assembly
• SHUT THE MOTOR OFF!
• Remove the battery pack from the appliance.
• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger has stopped rotating.
• Always clean the auger with an auger clean-out tool, such as a wood rod or other clearing
tools that are commercially available; do not use your hand.
Application
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
• Removing snow from areas such as driveways and sidewalks when snow depth is under 6
inches (15 cm).
Using the Snow Shovel Attachment with Power Head
WARNING Never use snow shovel attachment on frozen lakes, rivers or similar
surfaces. Death or serious injury could occur if the ice breaks.
WARNING Never use the snow shovel attachment on a rooftop or other unstable
surface, which can result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Do not use the snow shovel attachment on ice, which can cause the
operator to slip and fall, resulting in possibly 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 Never point the snow shovel attachment in the direction of people or pets.
Thrown snow or other objects can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING Make sure that the area to be cleared is free of stones, sticks, wires,
gravel, and other objects that could be accidentally thrown by the snow
shovel attachment in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and
others.
When using the snow shovel attachment, hold
the tool with a rm grip with both hands while
in operation (Fig. 3).
• 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.
• Some parts of the snow shovel attachment
can freeze under extreme weather conditions.
Do not attempt to operate the tool with frozen
parts.
• If the tool contacts with any type of
obstruction during operation, stop it and
remove the battery pack. Check the tool
carefully before using.
• If the snow is too thick and deeper than the clearing depth, it may take more than one pass
to clear.
Fig. 3

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• When nished, allow the tool to run for several minutes to allow all snow to clear the auger
before storing.
To Start/Stop the Snow Shovel Attachment
See “STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD” section in the PH0040 power head owner’s
manual.

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING All maintenance should only be carried out by a qualied service
technician.
WARNING Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, remove battery from the
tool.
Cleaning the Snow Shovel
a. For safe and proper operation, always keep the appliance and its ventilation slots clean.
b. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Use only a clean cloth to remove dirt,
dust, oil, grease, etc. When cleaning the snow shovel attachment, DO NOT immerse it in
water or other liquids.
Storing the Snow Shovel
a. Remove the battery pack.
b. Clean the snow shovel attachment and the auger thoroughly before storing it.
c. Store the snow shovel attachment in a dry, well-ventilated area, locked-up or up high, out
of the reach of children. Keep it away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts.
Replacing the Scraper Bar
If the scraper bar is worn out, excessively cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged, please
send the appliance to SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station to
replace scraper bar.
Replacing the Drive Belt
If the drive belt is worn, oil-soaked, excessively cracked, frayed, or otherwise damaged,
please send the appliance to SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station
to replace the belt.
Service
We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory Service Center or
Authorized SKIL Service Station.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING Turn the switch to the “OFF” position and remove the battery before
performing troubleshooting procedures.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Tool does not work. • The battery pack is not
attached to the power
head.
• Attach the battery pack to the power
head.
• No electrical contact
between the power head
and the battery pack.
• Remove battery pack, check contacts,
and reinstall the battery pack until it
snaps into place.
• The battery pack charge is
depleted.
• Charge the battery pack with chargers
listed in the PH0040 manual.
• The battery pack or the
power head is too hot.
• Release the trigger switch, wait for the
battery or power head to cool down,
then start the appliance again.
Excessive vibration
or noise.
• The scraper bar is worn
out.
• Replace the scraper bar.
• The auger is accidentally
damaged during
transportation or use.
• Contact customer service.
No snow is thrown
from the snow
shovel attachment.
• Drive belt is worn out. • Replace the drive belt.
• Machine is overloaded.
The auger is completely
jammed by the heavy
snow.
• Remove the snow from the auger and
reduce the load intensity.

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LIMITED WARRANTY OF SKIL CONSUMER TOOLS
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Chervon North America, Inc. ("Seller") warrants to the original purchaser only, that all SKIL
consumer TOOLS will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of ve
years from date of purchase, if original purchaser registers the product within 30 days from
purchase. BATTERIES AND CHARGERS are warranted for 2 years. Product registration
can be completed online at www.Registermyskil.com. Original purchasers should also retain
their receipt as proof of purchase. THE FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD FOR TOOLS IS
CONDITIONED ON REGISTRATION OF THE PRODUCT WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE.
If original purchasers do not register their product within 30 days of purchase, the foregoing
limited warranty will apply for a duration of three years for tools. All batteries and chargers will
remain under the two-year limited warranty.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a SKIL consumer tool is used for industrial, professional,
or commercial purposes, the foregoing warranty will apply for a duration of ninety days,
regardless of registration.
SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited
Warranty and, to the extent permitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall
be the repair or replacement of parts, without charge, which are defective in material or
workmanship and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or repaired by persons
other than Seller or Authorized Service Station. To make a claim under this Limited Warranty,
you must return the complete product, transportation prepaid, to any SKIL Factory Service
Center or Authorized Service Station. For Authorized SKIL Power Tool Service Stations,
please visit www.Registermyskil.com or call 1-877-SKIL-999 (1-877-754-5999).
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PARTS AND
CONSUMABLES THAT CAN WEAR OUT FROM NORMAL USE WITHIN THE WARRANTY
PERIOD, INCLUDING BLADES, TRIMMER HEADS, CHAIN BARS, SAW CHAINS, BELTS,
SCRAPER BARS, AND BLOWER NOZZLES.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO A PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN
DURATION EQUAL TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES APPLICABLE
TO SUCH PRODUCT, AS SET FORTH IN THE FIRST PARAGRAPH ABOVE. SOME
STATES IN THE U.S., SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
MODIFICATION, ALTERATION, OR UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS)
ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES IN THE U.S.
AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U.S., PROVINCE TO
PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
APPLIES ONLY TO PRODUCTS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
CANADA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE
WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SKIL DEALER OR IMPORTER.
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Consignes de sécurité importantes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-23
Symboles ..................................................24-27
Familiarisez-vous avec votre attachement de pelle à neige ............28
Spécications .................................................28
Assemblage ...................................................29
Instructions pour l’utilisation..................................30-32
Maintenance...................................................33
Recherche de la cause des problèmes .............................34
Garantie limitée des outils grand public SKIL .......................35
AVERTISSEMENT
• La poussière créée pendant le ponçage, le sciage, le polissage, le perçage et d’autres
activités liées à la construction peut contenir des produits chimiques reconnus par l’État
de la Californie comme étant la cause de cancer, d’anomalies congénitales et d’autres
problèmes liés aux fonctions reproductrices. Voici des exemples de ces produits chimiques :
– du plomb provenant de peintures à base de plomb;
– de la silice cristalline provenant de la brique, du ciment ou d’autres matériaux de
maçonneries;
– de l’arsenic et du chrome provenant du bois d’œuvre traité avec un produit chimique.
• Les risques liés à l’exposition à ces produits varient selon le nombre de fois où vous
pratiquez ces activités. Pour réduire votre exposition à ces produits chimiques :
– travaillez dans un endroit bien ventilé;
– munissez-vous de l’équipement de sécurité approuvé tel que des masques antipoussières
conçus spécialement pour ltrer les particules microscopiques;
– évitez l’exposition prolongée à la poussière causée par le ponçage mécanique, le sciage, le
polissage, le perçage et d’autres activités liées à la construction; Portez un équipement de
protection et lavez à l’eau et au savon toutes les parties exposées. Les poussières pénétrant
dans votre bouche ou dans vos yeux et les poussières se déposant sur votre peau peuvent
causer l’absorption de produits chimiques dangereux.

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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
Avertissements Généraux Relatifs À La Sécurité Pour Les Outils
Électriques
AVERTISSEMENT Lisez tous les avertissements de sécurité, instructions,
illustrations et caractéristiques techniques fournis avec cet
outil électrique. La non-observation de toutes les instructions figurant ci-après pourrait
causer un choc électrique, un incendie et/ou des blessures graves.
CONSERVEZ TOUS LES AVERTISSEMENTS ET TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS POUR
RÉFÉRENCE FUTURE
Le terme « outil électrique » dans les avertissements fait référence à votre outil électrique
alimenté par le secteur (outil laire) ou par pile (outil sans l).
1) Sécurité de la zone de travail
a) Gardez votre zone de travail propre et bien éclairée. Des zones encombrées ou
sombres sont propices aux accidents.
b) N’utilisez pas des outils électriques dans une atmosphère explosive, par exemple
en présence de liquides, de gaz ou de poussières inammables. Les outils
électriques produisent des étincelles qui risquent de mettre feu aux poussières ou
émanations de fumée.
c) Gardez les enfants et autres personnes présentes à une distance sufsante
lorsque vous utilisez un outil électrique. Des distractions risqueraient de vous faire
perdre le contrôle.
2) Sécurité électrique
a) La che de l’outil électrique doit correspondre à la prise de courant. Ne modiez
jamais la che de quelque façon que ce soit. N’utilisez pas d’adaptateurs de
ches avec des outils électriques mis à la terre/à la masse. L’emploi de ches non
modiées et de prises de courant correspondant naturellement aux ches réduira le
risque de choc électrique.
b) Évitez tout contact de votre corps avec des surfaces mises à la terre ou à la
masse telles que des surfaces de tuyaux, de radiateurs, de cuisinières et de
réfrigérateurs. Il existe un risque accru de choc électrique si votre corps est en contact
avec la terre ou la masse.
c) N’exposez pas la machine à la pluie ou à un environnement humide lors de son
utilisation. La pénétration d’eau dans la machine peut augmenter le risque de choc
électrique ou de dysfonctionnement pouvant entraîner des blessures corporelles.
d) N’utilisez pas le cordon de façon abusive. N’utilisez pas le cordon pour porter,
tirer ou débrancher l’outil électrique. Tenez le cordon à distance de toute source
de chaleur, d’huile, de bords tranchants ou de pièces mobiles. Des cordons
endommagés ou entortillés augmentent le risque de choc électrique.
e) Lorsque vous utilisez un outil électrique à l’extérieur, employez un cordon de
rallonge approprié pour un emploi à l’extérieur. L’utilisation d’un cordon approprié
pour une utilisation à l’extérieur réduit le risque de choc électrique.
f) S’il est inévitable d’utiliser un outil électrique dans un environnement humide,
utilisez une alimentation protégée par un disjoncteur avec circuit de fuite à la
terre (GFCI). L’utilisation d’un circuit GFCI réduit le risque de choc électrique.
3) Sécurité personnelle
a) Faites preuve de vigilance et de bon sens, et observez attentivement ce que vous
faites lorsque vous utilisez un outil électrique. N’utilisez pas un outil électrique si
vous êtes fatigué(e) ou sous l’inuence de drogues, d’alcool ou de médicaments.
Un simple moment d’inattention pendant que vous utilisez un outil électrique pourrait
causer une blessure grave.