Benchmark 5554-514, Manual

Page 1: ...NUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN Maximum initial battery voltage measured without a load is 60 volts Normal voltage is 54 volts WEAR CSA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WEAR EAR PROTECTION WEAR A FACE MASK 5 Year Limited Warranty on tool 3 Year on battery and charger ...

Page 2: ...um Usage Directional Control 180o Adjustable Chute LED Light 3 W Tire size 7 in 18cm Net Weight 41 lb 18 6kg NEED ASSISTANCE Call us on our toll free customer support line 1 833 818 4111 Technical questions Replacement parts Parts missing from package YF60VRX HAND HELD TOOL HAS A 2 STEP BATTERY LATCH INSTALLATION The battery latch has 2 positions Press down firmly until battery is fully inserted I...

Page 3: ... Electrical Safety 10 Safety Symbols 11 Know Your Cordless Snow Blower 12 Functions 12 Getting Started 13 Assembling the Handle 13 Discharge Chute Assembly 14 Chute Crank Assembly 15 Charging the Battery Pack 16 Power Indicator 16 Starting and Stopping 17 Powering on and Off 17 Moving the Machine Plowing the Snow 18 Changing Throw Direction and Throw Height 19 Maintenance and Storage 20 Servicing ...

Page 4: ...influence of alcohol or drugs Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Store indoors When not in use the snow blower should be kept dry and stored out of the reach of children in a high or locked place Maintain snow blower with care Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories WARNING Always disengage the switch lever and remove the battery pack before making a...

Page 5: ...lly formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the best possible battery packs Despite all the safety precautions caution must be exercised when handling batteries The following points must be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use Safe use can only be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used Incorrect handling of the bat...

Page 6: ...ecommended attachments Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of fire electric shock or personal injury Unplug charger when not in use Make sure to remove battery packs from unplugged chargers WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock always unplug the charger before performing any cleaning or maintenance Do not allow ...

Page 7: ...urns Never let a damaged battery pack contact the skin eyes or mouth If a damaged battery pack leaks battery chemicals use rubber or neoprene gloves to safely dispose of it If skin is exposed to battery fluids wash the affected area with soap and water and rinse with vinegar If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals immediately flush with water for 20 minutes and seek medical attention Remove and d...

Page 8: ... activated This may damage the battery pack 11 Use only original battery packs The use of other batteries poses a fire risk and may result in injuries or an explosion INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHARGER AND THE CHARGING PROCESS 1 Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the battery charger Be sure to connect the battery charger to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating plate Nev...

Page 9: ...rs and flammable liquids 4 Use the battery charger and cordless tools only in dry conditions and at an ambient temperature of 50o F 104o F 10o C 40o C 5 Do not keep the battery charger in places where the temperature is liable to reach over 105o F 40 5o C In particular do not leave the battery charger in a car that is parked in the sunshine 6 Protect batteries from overheating Overloads overchargi...

Page 10: ... snow blower if the switch does not turn it on and off Any tool that cannot be controlled by the switch is not safe to use and must be repaired Hitting an object If the snow blower accidentally strikes an object first stop the snow blower and remove the battery next inspect for damage finally repair or replace any damaged part before restarting and operating the snow blower Discharge chute safety ...

Page 11: ...n slippery surfaces Look behind and use care when operating in reverse 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 overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate Never allow children to operate the equipment Never allow adults to operate the equipment without p...

Page 12: ...ion Wear eye protection Wear breathing protection CAUTION Beware of stones and other foreign objects that could be thrown from the tool Keep hands feet and clothing away from the rotating auger to avoid injury The rotating part will continuously run for several seconds after you turn off the machine Wear protective gloves and non slip footwear when using the machine and handling debris Keep bystan...

Page 13: ...nual for future reference FUNCTIONS 1 Handle Bar 2 Bail Lever 3 Safety Switch Button 4 Joint Fixing Bolt Knob 4 Pieces 5 Carrying Lifting Handle For Transport Only 6 Battery Housing Cover 7 Lower Frame 8 Wheel 9 Scraper Bar 10 Paddle 11 Main Cover 12 Led Light 13 Lower Chute Crank 14 Discharge Chute 15 Chute Clean Out Tool 16 Upper Chute Crank 17 Middle Frame 18 Battery 19 Battery Release Button 1...

Page 14: ...o make sure the upper chute crank is included ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE 1 For easy assembly the unit comes complete with most parts already con nected To complete the handle assembly simply pull the middle frame back and pull the upper frame up Fig 1 2 Secure the connection of the lower frame to the middle frame by and knobs on each fastening the first set of joint fixing T bolts and knobs on each sid...

Page 15: ... Cable clips Cable Chute Clean Out Tool Chute Clean Out Tool Clips DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen the knob to lift the chute deflector Fig 7 2 Left the chute deflector and lock it securely onto the discharge chute Fig 8 3 Raise or lower the chute deflector to the desired height of the snow stream and tighten the knob Fig 9 NOTE Do not overtighten the knob 5554 514 22 CORDLESS SNOW BLOWER Fig 4 ...

Page 16: ... pin Fig 12 4 Remove the cotter pin on the crank rod connector by hand Fig 13 5 Slide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring located on the middle frame Fig 14 6 Slide the upper chute crank into the crank rod connector Fig 15 Upper Chute Crank Upper Chute Crank Crank Rod Connector Rubber Ring Cotter Pin Cotter Pin Cotter Pin Align the holes Lower Chute Crank Lower Chute Crank Crank Rod Lowe...

Page 17: ...d before first use NOTE Make sure the mains voltage is the same as the rating label which is located on the charger 1 Connect the charger to a power supply The red LED will light up 2 To insert the battery pack into the charger align the raised ribs of the battery pack with the grooves of the charger then push it in Fig 17 3 The green LED light of the charger will flash continuously during normal ...

Page 18: ...e stored with battery packs as these or similar items can short battery packs life and cause a fire or explosion 4 Always unplug the charger when not in use and store in a dry and secure place 5 Avoid charging or storing your battery in temperatures below 5 C and above 45 C 6 After use allow the battery pack to cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge STARTING AND STOPP...

Page 19: ...before operating the snowblower 1 Keep the area of operation free of foreign objects that can become thrown by the rotating paddle Perform a thorough inspection of the area since some objects may be hidden from view by surrounding snow If the snowblower hits an obstruction or picks up a foreign object during use stop the snowblower disconnect the extension cord remove the obstruction and inspect t...

Page 20: ...nsion cord and inspect for frozen parts Free all parts before restarting or operating the snowblower Never force controls that have frozen 10 When working on pebbles gravel or unpaved surfaces avoid throwing loose surface material along with the snow by pushing down on the handle to raise the scraper bar at the base of the unit above the pebbles or gravel CHANGING THROW DIRECTION AND THROW HEIGHT ...

Page 21: ...on the chute deflector Fig 24 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE SERVICING Servicing should be performed by a qualified technician Replacement parts for this snowblower must be identical to the parts that they replace If repairs are necessary contact the toll free helpline at 1 833 818 4111 STORAGE Allow the machine to cool completely before cleaning storing or transporting the snowblower Be sure to secure t...

Page 22: ...ute crank several times to remove any excess snow REPLACING THE RUBBER PLATES NOTE When replacing worn rubber plates pay close attention to carefully dis tinguish between the coarse and smooth side of the plates Place the coarse side inside and the smooth side outside 1 Detach the worn rubber plate assembly by removing the two sets of nuts and bolts used to secure it to the paddle assembly Figs 25...

Page 23: ...RAPER BAR 1 The scraper bar is located at the base of the snowblower beneath the rotor housing Fig 28 2 Detach the worn scraper bar from the snowblower by removing the two screws that hold it in place Fig 29 3 Install the new scraper bar and fasten it securely to the snowblower with the two screws Fig 30 5554 514 22 CORDLESS SNOW BLOWER Fig 29 Fig 28 Fig 30 ...

Page 24: ...o turn the outer nut of the pulley clockwise the pulley is left handed so loosening and tightening occur in reverse orientation clockwise to loosen and counter clockwise to tighten Once the old pulley is removed replace the big pulley and tighten the outer nut counter clockwise with the 7 8 inch socket Replace and tighten the screw and washer Fig 32 NOTE Heavy wet snow puts a load on belts thus re...

Page 25: ...Replace the belt Refer to Replacing the Belt and Pulley page 23 The snowblower leaves a thin layer of snow behind The scraper is worn Inspect the scraper for wear or damage Replace the scraper Refer to Replacing the Scraper Bar page 22 WARRANTY BENCHMARK 22 CORDLESS SNOW BLOWER WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purch...

Page 26: ...mal voltage is 54 volts WEAR CSA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WEAR EAR PROTECTION WEAR A FACE MASK Made in China 5554 514 BENCHMARK TOOLS CANADA ST JACOBS ONTARIO N0B 2N0 2021 Home Hardware Stores Limited TM MC CUSTOMER SERVICE TECH SUPPORT 1 833 818 4111 This BenchmarkTM product carries a five 5 year LIMITED warranty against defects in workmanship and materials The charger and batteries carry a three ...