Kobalt KSB 6040-06, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...2 Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date PH19123 40V SNOW THROWER ...

Page 2: ...h 20 in Cleaning depth 10 in Wheels 7 in Discharge distance 20 ft Weight without battery 33 5 lbs The recommended ambient temperature range Item Temperature Snow Thrower Storage Temperature Range 4 F 20 C 158 F 70 C Snow Thrower Operation Temperature Range 1 4 F 17 C 104 F 40 C Battery Charging Temperature Range 39 F 4 C 104 F 40 C Charger Operation Temperature Range 39 F 4 C 113 F 45 C Battery Di...

Page 3: ... G Discharge chute 1 H Handle of the chute control rod 1 I Battery compartment cover 1 J Battery release button 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY K Bail lever 1 L Safety switch button 1 M LED lights 1 N Trigger 1 O Left side cover 1 P Large pulley 1 Q Drive Belt 1 R Small pulley 1 S Charger 1 T Battery 1 T E N I J R Q P O M G F C B A H L K D S ...

Page 4: ...4 HARDWARE CONTENTS not shown actual size AA Bolts Qty 2 BB Bolts Qty 2 CC DD Handle knobs Qty 4 Hitch pin Qty 1 ...

Page 5: ...or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 when operating this equipment Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Hand and Feet Keep hands and feet away Safe Distance Keep bystanders a s...

Page 6: ...rating a power tool always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or 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 that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in de...

Page 7: ...ure lights are on if using in low light conditions To avoid accidental start ups remain in the starting position when turning the power tool on The operator and the power tool must be in a stable position during start up See the section titled Starting Stopping Instructions Use this power tool only for the purposes it was designed Hold the power tool with both hands while it is in use Keep a firm ...

Page 8: ...ge the power tool and will void the warranty Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility or light Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles Walk never run Do not pick up the power tool while it is running The power tool is designed to travel along the ground Never allow children to operate a power tool Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper i...

Page 9: ...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 accidentally occurs flush with water If liquid contacts eyes additionally seek medical help Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns Do not...

Page 10: ... or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury 1 ASSEMBLING THE HANDLES ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1a C F CC BB 1b Align the hole on the middle handle C and the upper handle D Insert the bolts AA and use the handle knobs CC to tighten them NOTE If the upper handle is loose or separated from ...

Page 11: ...is attached to the top of the middle handle C Ensure that the handle H of the chute control rod points downward and insert the rod into the keyed hole in the back of the housing Firmly push the rod into the keyed hole in the back of the housing until it snaps into place 2a E Latching tab Keyed hole Slot Post 2 ASSEMBLING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE 2a Push the chute deflector E until the latching tabs on ...

Page 12: ... your grip on the bail lever to stop the snow thrower Press the battery release button J in the snow thrower housing This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool slightly Remove battery pack from the snow thrower 3c 3c Rotate the handle H on the chute control rod to ensure that it moves in the opposite direction as the chute H WARNING Always remove battery from your tool when you are assem...

Page 13: ...ration of the safety switch button or bar lever WARNING The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can cause severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower and while performing any adjustments or repairs Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine INSPECT THE CLEARING AREA Remove all stones sticks wire bones ...

Page 14: ...ff the LED lights release the bail lever 2 M K 3 ADJUSTING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE AND CHUTE DEFLECTOR To adjust the discharge chute G rotate the handle H on the chute control rod in the direction that you wish to direct the snow stream To adjust the chute deflector E and control the height of the snow stream squeeze the trigger N to raise or lower the chute deflector 3 L K N E G H ...

Page 15: ...he wind direction If possible move in the same direction as the wind so that the snow is not thrown against the wind and thus back onto you and on the just cleared path Do not push the snow thrower with excessive force You should push the machine gently and at a consistent speed in accordance with the unit s throw rate Some parts of the snow thrower may freeze under extreme temperature conditions ...

Page 16: ... scraper and fasten it securely with 5 screws previously removed 3 Screws 1 IMPORTANT Always remove the battery from the tool before performing any maintenance on it 1 REPLACING THE SCRAPER NOTE The scraper is located at the bottom of the impeller housing Ensure that the battery is not installed in the tool Remove the screw from each side plate that holds the scraper ...

Page 17: ...thrower Remove the side cover 2 5 Screws O R Q P Remove the old belt Q from the small pulley R and large pulley P Loop one end of the new belt over the small pulley Rotate the impeller with the left hand while positioning the belt on the large pulley with the right hand Install the left side cover and secure it using the 5 screws ...

Page 18: ...s that secure the left side cover Remove the belt Using a socket not included remove the the large pulley inside the left side cover Remove the 6 screws that secure the left side plate 3h 3i Pull the axle and remove the old impeller Install the new impeller and insert the axle Reinstall the nut and right side cover Reinstall the left side plate large pulley belt and left side cover ...

Page 19: ...t may be left on the snow thrower Wipe the snow thrower off with a dry cloth before storage This will help prevent ice building up on the unit and parts freezing Remove the battery and store it in a cool dry location if possible Charge the battery every six months when not in use in order to increase its life Inspect the snow thrower thoroughly for worn loose or damaged parts If any parts must be ...

Page 20: ... Remove battery from snow thrower Bring battery and charger into warm area for 15 minutes on charge After 15 mins remove from charger and install in snow thrower for use 4 Check the connection between the motor connector and the battery 5 Call customer service at 1 888 3KOBALT or replace battery The motor is on but the impeller does not turn 1 The belt is damaged 1 Replace the belt see the section...

Page 21: ... of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund or call 1 888 356 2258 for warranty service This warranty is void if defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or alter ations which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming parts the damage is due to normal wear damage is due to abuse including overloading of the t...

Page 22: ...041205 CC Handle knob 341291179 DD Hitch pin 322011463 EE Impeller 341171205 1 FF Scraper 341111205 Q Drive Belt 329061205 A Upper chute control rod 333032601 B Lower chute control rod 333011483 Q EE FF AA BB CC DD A B For replacement parts call our customer service department at 1 888 356 2258 ...