Snow Joe SJM988-RM Max 18-Inch 13.5-Amp Electric Snow Thrower with Light in RED - Manual (Page 9)

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 inthe 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 surface material along with the snow,
push down on the handle to raise the scraper at the base
of the unit above the pebbles or gravel.
Changing Throw Direction and Throw
Height
1. The discharge chute can be adjusted 180 degrees by
rotating the chute crank. Rotate the chute control crank
clockwise to move the discharge chute to the left (Fig.18)
and counterclockwise to move the chute to the right
(Fig.19).
Note: A little Lubricant, such as WD-40 will provide a
smoother operation of the chute (spray at point A and B).
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WARNING
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Never direct the snow discharge chute at the
operator, at bystanders, at vehicles or at nearby
windows. The discharged snow and foreign objects
accidentally picked up by the snow thrower can
cause serious damage and personal injury.
Always orient the discharge chute in the opposite
direction from where you, bystanders, surrounding
vehicles, or windows are located.
Figure 18
A
B
Figure 19
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