Snapper LE3171R Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 27

Section 2 -OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 PRE-START CHECK LIST
(Continued from Previous Page)
Make the following checks and perform the service
required before each start-up.
WARNING
DO NOT use an electrical extension cord that is
damaged. A damaged electrical extension cord could
cause a shock or fire. Thoroughly inspect electrical
extension cord before using machine. If cord is
damaged, do not use and do not operate machine.
Replace damaged cord immediately. Contact your
SNAPPER service dealer for assistance. To reduce
the risk of electric shock, use only with an extension
cord intended for outdoor use having a cord type:
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A or
SJTOW-A.
2.1.7. Check and make sure extension cord is in
good condition. Extension cord should not have any
broken insulation or exposed wires. Use an
extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the
correct amount of current to the machine. See
Figure 2.3 for correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt,
use the next heavier gauge cord.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD SETS
120 Volt Total Length of Cord in Feet
Rating-Amps
25"I S0" I 100"I lS0"
More Not More ,_ ,, ...A.W./'_.
Than Than
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not
Recommended
DANGER
DO NOT clean out discharge chute with hands.
Contact with moving parts inside chute will cause
serious injury. Use clean out tool provided with
machine.
2.1.9 Check to make sure that the clean-out tool is
attached to the handle on the machine. Do not
operate the machine without the clean-out tool
properly stored on the handle.
CLEARING A CLOGGED DISCHARGE CHUTE
Hand contact with the rotating auger/impeller inside the
discharge chute is the most common cause of injury
associated with snow throwers. DO NOT use your hand to
clean out the discharge chute. To clear the chute:
1. STOP the engine. Remove the key.
2. Wait 10 seconds to be sure the auger/impeller blades
have stopped rotating.
3. Always use the clean-out tool. DO NOT use your
hands.
CLEAN-OUT
TOOL
FIGURE 2.3
2.1.8. Check the AC electrical outlet that will be
used and make sure it is a polarized outlet. The
machine has a polarized plug (one blade of plug is
wider than the other blade) that will accept a
polarized extension cord. The extension cord will fit
into a polarized outlet (receptacle) only one way. If
plug does not fit fully into your outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install a proper polarized outlet. DO
NOT modify or change this polarized plug in any
way.
IMPORTANT! Electric Start Kit optional
accessory on some models.
FIGURE 2.4