OPERATION
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharger opening
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at all times.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay
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alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the battery pack, thoroughly inspect
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the snow blower for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting and operating the
snow blower.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the
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cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position, before unclogging the auger
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assembly housing or discharge chute, and when making any repairs, adjustments or
inspections.
When clearing, repairing or inspecting the snow blower, stop the motor and make certain
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the auger assembly and all moving parts have stopped. Remove the battery pack to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the motor.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
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Never operate the snow blower without proper guards and other safety protective devices in
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place and working.
Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where property damage can occur. Keep
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children and others 100 ft (30 m) away.
Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate.
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Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and
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use care when operating in reverse.
Disengage power to the auger assembly when snow blower is transported or not in use.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer of the snow blower
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(such as rubber paddles and scraper bar).
Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing,
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and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in
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a fire.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
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or temperature above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause explosion.
Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to
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battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on
the switch or energizing appliances that have the switch on invites accidents.
Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing
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accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the appliance accidentally.
Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
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one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery
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packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips,
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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 fire.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
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accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help.
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
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