General Safety - EarthWise SN72018 Operator's Manual

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use
be sure everyone using this product reads and
understands all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions
and duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS - Before further
use of the product, any part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
condition that may affect its operation. Any part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
For assistance call our customer service help line at
1-800-313-5111.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Do
not operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these products normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and
pets should stay at a safe distance from the work
area.
DRESS PROPERLY- Don't wear loose clothing or
jewelry and wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. They can be caught in moving parts.
Wear safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear. Maintain good
footing at all times, especially on slopes.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Wear safety glasses
with side shields or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating
this product.
DOUBLE INSULATION – The snow thrower has
double insulation. This means that all external
metal parts are insulated from the electrical supply.
This is achieved by introducing an insulation layer
between electrical and mechanical parts. The
double insulation guarantees you the greatest
possible safety.
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A,
or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL SAFETY

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Save these instructions and review frequently prior
to use and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
POLARIZED PLUGS-To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polarized
connections will fit together only one way. Make
sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord
has large and small blade slot widths. If the plug
does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, obtain a suitable
extension cord. If the extension cord does not fit
fully into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug on
the tool or the extension cord in any way.
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition. When using an extension
cord be sure it is heavy enough to carry the current
your product will draw. An undersized extension
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in
loss of power and overheating. The following table
shows the correct size to use. Do not use an ex-
tension cord over 150 feet.
Extension Cord Length
100 feet (30 m)
150 feet (46 m)
It is possible to tie two extension
cords together in a knot to prevent
them from becoming disconnected
during use. Make the knot as
shown, then connect the plug end
of the power cord into the recepta-
cle end of the extension cord.
WARNING: Keep all connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands.
Be aware of the extension cord while operating the
snow thrower. Be careful not to trip on the cord.
Always keep the cord away from the auger.
Minimum Wire Gauge (A.W.G.)
16
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