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WARNING
SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power
tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
• Walk. Do not run.
• Verify that the power tool is not in contact with anything before turning it on.
• Stay away from impeller openings at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed,
moving, or rotating parts.
• Be attentive when using the power tool. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
or traffic.
• Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do not go across a slope. Use caution when
changing direction. Do not use this power tool to clear snow from steep slopes.
• Do not operate the power tool if the guards, plates, and other safety protective devices are not in
place.
• Do not operate the power tool near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window wells, drop-offs,
etc., without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge. Keep children and pets away from
the work area.
• Do not operate the power tool at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind when backing up
and exercise caution.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.
• Use the power tool in daylight or in good artificial light. Ensure 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 grip on the handles.
• If the impeller does not rotate freely due to ice, thaw the power tool thoroughly before attempting to
use it.
• Keep the impeller clear of debris.
• Do not attempt to clear the impeller while the motor is running.
• After striking a foreign object, turn the power tool off and remove the battery pack, then inspect it for
damage. Repair any damage before restarting and using the power tool.
• If the power tool starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the power tool immediately and attempt to
determine the cause. Vibration is generally an indication of danger.
• Stop the motor and remove the battery pack whenever the operator is not in the operating position,
before unclogging the impeller, and before making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.
• Do not use on graveled surface unless the power tool is adjusted for such a surface in accordance
with the operator’s manual.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
• Wear rubber boots when operating the power tool. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
