PRODUCT SAFETY
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:
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Lead from lead-based paints;
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Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products;
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Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a
well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING: This product can expose you to
chemicals including lead and Di(2-
ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) which are known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more
information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
Read All Instructions
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
WARNING: When using snow thrower, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons,
including the following:
WARNING! Use the accessory or attachment
approved by the manufacturer, The use of any other
accessory or attachment might increase the risk of
injury.
DANGER! Do not use hands to unclog chute. Stop
motor before removing debris. Do not walk in front
of running machine. Do not direct discharge at
bystander.
CAUTION! Use for snow removal only.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, do not
operate without guards in place.
FOR ALL SNOW THROWERS
1) Do not use on graveled surface unless the
snow thrower is adjusted for such a surface in
accordance with the operator's manual.
2) Keep Children Away– All visitors should be kept a
safe distance from work area.
3) Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
4) Wear rubber boots when operating the snow
thrower.
5) Operation of the snow thrower in the hand-held
position is unsafe, except in accordance with the
special instructions for such use provided in the
operator's manual.
6) Avoid Accidental Starting–Don't carry snow
thrower with finger on switch. Be sure switch is
off when plugging in battery.
7) Keep hands away from moving parts.
8) Keep guards in place and in working order.
9) Don't Force Snow Thrower – It will perform better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
10) Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
11) If the snow thrower strikes a foreign object follow
these steps:
i) Stop snow thrower. Release the switch.
ii) Remove the battery pack.
iii) Inspect for damage.
iv) Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the snow thrower
12) Disconnect Snow Thrower–Remove battery
pack from the machine when not in use, before
servicing, when changing accessories, and the
like.
13) Store Idle Snow Throwers Indoors – When not in
use, snow thrower should be stored indoors in
dry, locked-up place – out of reach of children.
14) Maintain Snow Throwers With Care – Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15) If cord is damaged in any manner while plugged
in, pull extension cord from wall receptacle.
FOR ALL BATTERY–OPERATED SNOW
THROWERS:
1. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch
is in the off-position before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the snow thrower.
Carrying the snow thrower with your finger on the
switch or energizing now thrower that have the
switch on invites accidents.
2. Disconnect the battery pack from the snow
thrower before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing snow thrower.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk
of starting the snow thrower accidentally.
3. Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer .A charger that is suitable for one
type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
4. Use snow throwers only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
5. 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 fire.
6. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact
accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid
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