Troubleshooting - Power smart HB2421A Instruction Manual

BATTERY CAUTION + DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Always dispose of your battery packs according to federal, state, and local regulations. Contact a
recycling agency in your area for recycling locations.
CAUTION! Even discharged battery packs contain some energy. Before disposing, use
electrical tape to cover the terminals to prevent the battery packs from shorting, which could
cause a fire or explosion.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury or explosion, never burn or incinerate battery packs
even if it is damaged, dead or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes and
materials are emitted into the surrounding atmosphere.
1. Batteries vary according to device. Consult your manual for specific information.
2. Install only new batteries of the same type in your product (where applicable).
3. Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compartment or manual,
may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
4. Do not mix old and new batteries.
5. Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc) or Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal
Hydride, or Lithium-Ion) batteries.
6. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
7. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
The handle is not in
The bolts are not properly seated.
position.
The battery is not charged.
The switch is defective.
The snow thrower
Battery is too cold.
doesn't start.
The battery is not attached to the
motor.
Battery may require service or
replacement.
The motor is on, but
the impeller does not The belt is damaged.
turn.
The snow thrower
leaves a thin layer of The scraper is worn.
snow behind.
SOLUTION
Make sure the bolts are correctly installed through the
handle bars. Check to see if the hand knobs are tight.
Refer to Assembling the Handle section in this manual.
Charge the battery by following the procedures in the
battery and charger manual.
Have the switch replaced by an authorized service
center.
Remove battery from snow thrower. Place battery on
charger and allow to charge for 10 minutes. Remove
from charger and install in Snow thrower for use.
Check the connection between the motor connector and
the battery.
Call toll free helpline
Replace the belt
Inspect the scraper for wear or damage.Replace the
scraper.
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