4. To power off, release your grip on the handle bar.
Moving the Machine and Plowing the Snow
WARNING
Foreign objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string, can be picked up and thrown by the snow thrower, causing serious
personal injury. Remove all foreign objects from the area to be plowed before
operating the snow thrower.
1
. Keep the area of operation free of foreign objects that can become thrown by
the rotor blades. Perform a thorough inspection of the area since some objects
may be hidden from view by surrounding snow. If the snow thrower hits an
obstruction or picks up a foreign object during use, stop the snow thrower,
disconnect the extension cord, remove the obstruction, and inspect the unit for
damage. Repair or replace any damaged part before restarting and operating
the unit.
2
. Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the area of operation. Be
aware that the normal noise of the machine when turned on may make it
difficult for you to hear approaching people.
3.
When moving the snow thrower, use the wheels on one side as the pivot point.
Slightly tilt the snow thrower on this pivot point to move it forward or backward.
4
. Start your clearing path near the electrical outlet and work outward, throwing
snow in a back and forth motion. To clear in the opposite direction, step over
the cord and pivot the snow thrower on its wheels. Make sure to overlap
clearing paths.
5
. Note 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 into your face and on
the just cleared path).
6.
While moving the snow thrower, do not drag the power cable violently or
roughly. The snow thrower should move within the range that the cable can
reach.
7.
Do not push the snow thrower with excessive force. You should push the
machine gently and evenly in accordance with the unit’s throw rate.
8
. Do not apply additional man-made load to the engine since this may cause
engine damage.
9
. Some parts of the snow thrower may freeze under extreme temperature
conditions. Do not attempt to operate the snow thrower with frozen parts. If the
parts freeze while the snow thrower is in use, stop the snow thrower, unplug
the extension cord, and inspect for frozen parts. Free all parts before restarting
or operating the snow thrower. Never force controls that have frozen.
10.
Working on pebbles, gravel, or unpaved surfaces - To avoid throwing loose
