Snow Joe SJM988-RM Max 18-Inch 13.5-Amp Electric Snow Thrower with Light in RED - Manual (Page 8)

Powering On and Off
1. To power on , first press the Safety Switch Button found
along side the switch housing (Fig. 15).
2. While holding the Safety Switch Button in, pull the ON/
OFF Switch Lever toward you. Release the Safety Switch
Button and run the machine (Fig. 16). The machine can
only be started by pressing the Safety Switch Button first,
followed by squeezing the ON/OFF Switch Lever, reverse
operation cannot start the machine.
3. To power off, release your grip on the ON/OFF Switch
Lever.
4. The halogen light could be used to lighten the forward
road in the dark by turning on the switch on the backside
of snow thrower (Fig. 17).
Note: Only when the snow thrower is running will the light
turn ON. After finishing using your snow thrower, don’t
forget to turn OFF the light switch.
Moving the Machine and Plowing the
Snow
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.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
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WARNING
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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.
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