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Additional Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind Snow
Blowers
• Read the operator's manual carefully – Learn your snow
blower's applications and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards related to this machine. Do not use this
machine for any purpose other than the one for which it was
designed. Failure to adhere to these precautions may cause
mechanical defaults, serious damage, or personal injury.
• Preliminary unit inspection – Thoroughly inspect the unit
before use. Make sure all the parts are secure and installed
correctly. If you notice any abnormalities, do not use the
machine until it has been properly repaired. Always perform
a test run the first time you use the snow blower or after
replacing parts to ensure that the unit is functioning properly.
• Preliminary area inspection – Clear the area to be plowed
before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be thrown by
or become entangled in the snow blower. Keep the area of
operation clear of all people, children, and pets.
• Excessive force – The snow blower was designed to
respond at a certain rate for various snow conditions for
optimal safety and performance. Do not force it; keep the
applied pressure constant throughout its operation.
• Malfunctioning switch – Do not use the snow blower if the
switch does not turn it on and off. Any appliance 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 batteries;
next, inspect for damage; finally, repair or replace any
damaged part before restarting and operating the
snow blower.
• Discharge chute safety – Never direct the snow discharge
chute at the operator, at bystanders, at vehicles, or at
windows. The discharged snow, which may contain foreign
objects accidentally picked up by the snow blower, can
cause serious damage and personal injury. Do not use your
hands to unclog the discharge chute. Stop the motor before
removing debris.
• Hand-held operating position – Operation of the snow
blower in the hand-held position is unsafe.
• Abnormal operation – If you find that the snow blower is not
running properly or hear abnormal sounds or feel abnormal
vibrations from the motor, immediately stop the machine,
remove the batteries, and contact an authorized Snow Joe
+ Sun Joe
dealer or call the All Season Power customer
®
service center at 1-866-225-9723 for assistance.
• Noise control – When using the snow blower, respect the
local laws and regulations regarding noise control and
environmental protection. To avoid noise disturbance, you
should carefully decide upon an appropriate operation time
and consider the surrounding conditions.
• When work is completed – Remove the battery packs
from the snow blower when not in use, when changing
accessories, and before performing any maintenance task.
• Store safely – Store the snow blower indoors in a dry area
between uses. Keep in a locked area, where children and
unauthorized users cannot gain access. Never store the snow
blower with the battery packs installed. It may cause damage
and injury.
• Maintain for safety and longevity – Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other
conditions that may affect the unit's operation. If damaged,
repair or replace the damaged part before use. Use only
those replacement parts made for your model. When
replacing any parts, you must strictly observe the instructions
and procedures described in this manual. Special care
should be paid to any rubber parts, since these parts may
increase the motor load and decrease its mechanical power if
damaged.
• Rotating parts – Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
• Hidden hazards – Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating
in reverse.
• Never operate the snow blower 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 proper instruction.
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or
while performing an adjustment or repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the machine.
Clearing a Clogged Discharge Chute
Hand contact with the rotating impeller inside the discharge
chute is the most common cause of injury associated with snow
blowers. Never use your hand to clean out the discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
i) SHUT THE MOTOR OFF!
®
ii) Wait 10 seconds to be sure the impeller blades have
stopped rotating.
iii) Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
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