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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
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, and stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards or trafc.
• 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 articial light. If using at night, turn on the LED
lights and be aware of your surroundings.
• 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 rm 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, and
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.
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious injuries.