EarthWise SN72018 Operator's Manual page 9

If 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. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage or injury
resulting from misuse.
Turning On and Off
WARNING: The auger starts rotating immediately after
the snow thrower is switched on. Keep hands and feet
away from the auger.
To switch ON, make sure the auger is not touching any
surface. Press the safety lock off button while squeezing
the bail wire.
Once the snow thrower is started you can release the
safety lock off button.
To switch off simply release the bail wire.
LED HEADLIGHTS
LED headlights are located on the upper handle to
illuminate your path when using the snow blower in low
light conditions.
Power on the snow thrower, press on/off button to turn
the headlights on and off. (See Fig 15)
Fig 15
ON/ OFF BUTTON
Removing snow
Before starting work, thoroughly inspect the area where
the equipment is to be used and remove all doormats
sleds, boards, wires and any other foreign objects.
Check the condition of the snow thrower before operating
it to ensure that the auger turns freely.
Check the auger for wear and tear at regular intervals.
Make sure all fasteners on the snow thrower (screws,
nuts, etc.) are fully tightened.
OPERATING
Position the discharge chute so that snow will discharge
in a safe direction. Do not direct the discharge towards
people or areas where property can be damaged. Keep
children, pets and others away for the work area. Do not
walk in front of the snow thrower when it is running.
Direct the discharge to the right or left by turning the
discharge chute with the chute crank. The chute can be
adjusted up to 180 degrees.
The chute deflector on the top of the discharge chute
controls the height of the discharge. Loosen both of the
knobs to raise or lower the deflector to the desired height
and tighten the knobs to secure the deflector.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the knobs.
For the most efficient snow removal throw the snow
downwind and slightly overlap each swath.
Push the snow thrower forward at a comfortable rate of
speed, yet slow enough to clear the path completely. The
width and depth of the snow determines your forward
speed.
Start your clearing path near the electrical outlet and
work outward, throwing snow in a back and forth motion.
When turning at the end of a swath, step over the cord
and turn the snow thrower. Use the wheel on one side as
the pivot point. Slightly tilt the snow thrower on this pivot
point while turning.
The snow thrower can remove up to 12 inches deep in
one pass. To shave down larger banks of snow, lift the
snow thrower by the primary and auxiliary handles and
place the snow thrower on the bank. Let the weight of
the snow thrower shave down the bank by rocking it in a
back-and-forth motion.
When clearing steps, hold the snow thrower by the
primary and auxiliary handles and use a swinging or
sweeping motion.
Clear snow often, before it gets too deep. It is best to
remove the snow as soon as possible after it falls.
Some parts of the snow thrower may freeze under
extreme temperature conditions. If 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
of ice before restarting or operating the snow thrower. Do
not attempt to operate the snow thrower with frozen parts
or try to force controls that are frozen.
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