Snow Joe iON13SS 40-Volt Cordless 13-Inch Brushless Snow Shovel w/ Rechargeable Ecosharp Lithium-Ion Battery - Manual (Page 2)

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Training
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual before operating this unit. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
• Children should never be allowed access to the equipment.
Adults should never operate the equipment without
carefully reading and understanding these instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires and
other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
winter garments. Avoid loose fitting articles of clothing that
can become caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed
rock surface. This product is intended for use only on
paved surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor
is running (except when specifically recommended by the
manufacturer).
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor. Thoroughly
inspect the cordless snow shovel for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operating the
cordless snow shovel.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor
and check the unit immediately to ascertain the cause.
Vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
• Stop the motor and remove the battery whenever you leave
the operating position, when transporting the unit, before
unclogging the rotor blade housing and when making any
repairs, adjustments or inspections to the unit.
• When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the cordless snow
shovel, make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before beginning work.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never operate the cordless snow shovel without proper
guards and other safety devices in place and in proper
working order.
• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children, pets and other
bystanders away from the work area.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with the
cordless snow shovel.
• Never operate the cordless snow shovel without good
visibility or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep
a firm hold on the handles. Walk, never run, with the unit.
Clearing a Clogged Rotor Housing
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the rotor
housing is the most common cause of injury associated
with cordless snow shovels. Never use your hands to clear a
clogged rotor housing.
To clear the rotor housing:
• Shut the motor off and remove the battery.
• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have come to a
complete stop.
• Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands, to free the
rotating blades.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness
to ensure that the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Always refer to the operator's manual for important details,
such as how to properly store your cordless snow shovel
for an extended period of time.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as needed.
• Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent the rotor blades from freezing.
Double-Insulated Appliances
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means
for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-
insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system, and should be performed only by qualified
service personnel at an authorized Snow Joe ® + Sun Joe ®
dealer. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance
must be identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated
appliance is marked with the words “Double Insulation” or
“Double Insulated.” The symbol (square within a square)
may also be marked on the appliance.
DOUBLE-INSULATED: GROUNDING NOT
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.