Operating - EarthWise SN71018 Operator's Manual

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 and press the Safety Lock Off Button while
squeezing the Bale Wire (2).
Once the snow thrower is started you can release the
Safety Lock Off Button.
To switch Off simply release the Bale Wire.
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.
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. First loosen the crank knob
by turning it counter-clockwise. Turn the crank clockwise
to direct the discharge to the left; counterclockwise to
direct the discharge to the right. Tighten the crank knob
by turning clockwise to secure the discharge chute in the
desired direction.
The chute deflector on the top of the discharge chute
controls the height of the discharge. Loosen both of the
T-knobs to raise or lower the deflector to the desired
height and tighten the T-knobs to secure the deflector.
NOTE: Do not over-tighten the T-knobs.

OPERATING

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.
After clearing the snow, continue to run the snow thrower
for a few minutes to prevent ice from freezing on moving
parts. Then switch off the motor, wait for all moving parts
to stop, and wipe the ice and snow from the snow thrower
with a clean rag.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not
use hands or feet to unclog the chute.
Before unclogging the chute, shut off the snow thrower
and disconnect from the power supply. Wait for the auger
to stop turning. Clean out the chute with a wooden stick
such as a broom handle.
If the snow thrower should start to vibrate abnormally,
immediately stop the motor and check for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Look behind and use care when backing up with the
snow thrower.
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