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8 A Electric Snow Thrower 060-3984-0 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1 866 523-5218 IMPORTANT: Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
SAFETY RULES Read this entire Owner's Manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before attempting to assemble or operate this Snow Thrower. These safety rules are not meant to cover every possible condition that may occur. If questions arise concerning the product, contact the Toll-Free Helpline, at 1-866-523-5218, between 8:30 a.m.
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SAFETY RULES Double insulated Snow Thrower DANGER: Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electric tools in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. Read the entire Owner's Manual carefully and understand it thoroughly before using this Snow Thrower. Pay close attention to the operating instructions and safety rules.
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SAFETY RULES • Avoid accidental start-ups. Do not carry the Snow Thrower with a finger on the switch while it is plugged in. Verify that the switch is in the "OFF" position before plugging in the Snow Thrower. • Unplug the Snow Thrower and allow it to cool down before putting it into storage. Store the Snow Thrower indoors.
SAFETY RULES • Keep clothing and body parts away from the rotor. • Do not operate the motor at a faster speed than necessary. Do not run the motor at high speed while not clearing snow. • Stop the motor when snow clearing is delayed or when moving from one location to another. •...
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SAFETY RULES This Owner's Manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read this Owner's Manual carefully for complete information concerning safety, assembly instructions, operating instructions, and maintenance and repairs. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE POLES 1. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed are included. 2. Remove packaging material from cord and discard immediately. 3. Align the slot on the handle pole and the button on the lower pole. Slide the handle pole into lower pole until you hear the button click.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS USING THE CORD RETAINER This Snow Thrower is equipped with a cord retainer in order to prevent the extension cord from disconnecting from the power cord while the Snow Thrower is in use. NOTE: Do not plug the extension cord into the outlet until it has been connected to the cord retainer and plugged into the Snow Thrower.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING THE SNOW THROWER Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the operator is in the starting position when using the snow thrower. In order to avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position when starting the Snow Thrower.
MAINTENANCE SERVICING Servicing should be performed by a qualified technician. Replacement parts for this Snow Thrower must be identical to the parts that they replace. If repairs are necessary, contact the Toll-Free Helpline, at 1-866-523-5218. INSPECTING/REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT When servicing the Snow Thrower, use only the manufacturer's original replacement parts. Inspect the drive belt for wear once per year or every 50 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SCRAPER WARNING: In order to avoid serious personal injury, turn the Snow Thrower off and unplug it before performing any maintenance. Use only the manufacturer's original replacement parts. 1. Place the Snow Thrower on the ground or on a work bench. Position the Snow Thrower so that the impeller is facing up.
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MAINTENANCE IMPELLOR REPLACEMENT spring 1. Remove the nut from the 2. Remove the 10 screws 3. Be sure not to lose the 2 left hand side of the impellor from the side cover. springs. shaft. spacer washer 4. Remove the nut from the 5.
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MAINTENANCE 13. Place the pulley back onto 14. Be sure to route the belt 15. Replace the 2 spacer the impellor shaft. correctly, as shown. washers on the impellor shaft. spring impellor shaft washer and nut 16. Replace the pulley 17.
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MAINTENANCE STORAGE • Allow the motor to cool down before storing. • Store the Snow Thrower in a locked location in order to prevent unauthorized use or damage. • Store the Snow Thrower in a dry, well-ventilated area. • Store the Snow Thrower out of the reach of children. CLEANING In order to avoid serious personal injury, turn the Snow Thrower off and unplug it before cleaning or servicing.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE SNOW THROWER DOES NOT START CAUSE SOLUTION The Snow Thrower is unplugged. Verify that the Snow Thrower is plugged into an electrical outlet. The lock-out button or trigger switch were Press and hold the lock-out button, and then lift not used properly.
WARRANTY For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase within Canada, YARDWORKS CANADA will, at its option, repair or replace for the original purchaser, free or charge, any part or parts found to be defective in material or workmanship. This warranty does not cover: 1.
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