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• Clearing snowfall often, before it gets too deep. Snow is best removed as soon as possible after
snow falls.
• Lift the auger off surface slightly before switch on.
• Switch on and tilt the appliance forward until the scraper blade contacts the ground. Push the
appliance 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.
• Direct the snow to the right or to the left by holding the appliance at a slight angle. For the most
efficient snow removal, throw the snow downwind, and slightly overlap each swath.
• The appliance can remove snow up to 15 cm deep in one pass. When clearing deeper drifts, hold the
appliance by the upper and lower handles and use a swinging or sweeping motion. Shaving off the top
layer and making multiple passes (Fig. 5). For large areas, a definite pattern of operation is required
to thoroughly clean an area of snow. These patterns will avoid throwing snow in unwanted places as
well as eliminating a second removal of snow. (Fig. 6) Pattern A: Throw the snow to the right or left
side where it is possible, as on a long driveway it is advantage to start in the middle. Plow from one
end to the other, throwing snow to both sides. Pattern B: If the snow can only be thrown to one side
of the driveway or sidewalk (above), start on the opposite side.
• Scraping the snow all the way down to the pavement will wear out the scraper and auger. To spare
the machinery, one or two inches of snow can be left behind, to be handled with deicing salt or a
shovel.
• After clearing the snow, let the motor run for a few minutes so that the ice doesn't freeze any moving
parts.
Then switch off the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and wipe the ice and snow off the appliance.
Warning! To avoid serious personal injury, do not use hands or feet to unclog chute.
8 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Before carrying out any maintenance operations, cut off the electric power supply by disconnecting
the plug from the extension cable.
• Regular cleaning and maintenance of your appliance will ensure efficiency and prolong the life of
your appliance.
• After each operation, take apart and clean out the ice and debris from the ventilator and its slot,
auger and housings.
• Only use a cloth soaked with hot water and a soft brush to clean the application. Never wet or spray
water on the machine! l Do not use detergents or solvents as these could cause irreparable damage
to your appliance. Chemicals can destroy the plastic parts.
• To protect the application from corrosion when storing for a longer period, treat the metal parts with
harmless oil to the environment.
• Store the appliance in a dry room out reach of kids.
• Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels as necessary.
9 ENVIRONMENT FRIENDLY DISPOSAL
You can help protect the environment! Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the
non working electrical equipments to an appropriate waste disposal centre .