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8. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fre
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fre or
temperature above 130°C may cause explosion.
9. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or appliance outside of the
temperature range specifed in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures outside
of the specifed range may damage the battery
and increase the risk of fre.
10. Have servicing performed by a qualifed repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.
11. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance
or the battery pack (as applicable) except as
indicated in the instructions for use and care.
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind
Snow Throwers
Training
1. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual before operating this
unit. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment.
Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.
4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling,
especially when operating the snow thrower in
reverse.
Preparation
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1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, and other foreign objects.
2. Do not operate the equipment without wearing
adequate winter garments. Avoid loose ftting
clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces.
3. Adjust the collector housing height to clear gravel
or crushed rock surface.
4. Never attempt to make any adjustments while
the motor is running (except when specifcally
recommended by manufacturer).
5. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repair to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the machine.
Operation
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffc.
3. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor,
remove the battery pack from the machine,
thoroughly inspect the snow thrower for any
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damage, and repair the damage before restarting
and operating the snow thrower.
4. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the motor and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
5. Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating
position, before unclogging the auger housing or
discharge chute, and when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections.
6. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the snow
thrower, stop the motor and make certain the
auger and all moving parts have stopped.
Remove the battery pack from the machine to
prevent someone from accidentally starting the
motor.
7 . Exercise extreme caution when operating on
slopes.
8. Never operate the snow thrower without proper
guards, and other safety protective devices in
place and working.
9. Never direct the discharge toward people or areas
where property damage can occur. Keep children
and others away.
10. Do not overload the machine capacity by
attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
11. Never operate the machine at high transport
speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use
care when operating in reverse.
12. Disengage power to the auger when snow
thrower is transported or not in use.
13. Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer of the snow thrower (such as
wheel weights, counterweights, or cabs).
14. Never operate the snow thrower without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
and keep a frm 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 common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. Never use your hand
to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
1. SHUT THE MOTOR OFF!
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Check bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
2. Always refer to operator's manual for important
details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an
extended period.
3. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
4. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing
snow to prevent freeze-up of the auger.
Safety Warnings for battery pack
a) Do not dismantle, open or shred battery
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