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English
Operator’s Manual
Snow Fox
Electric
Snow Thrower
IMPORTANT: Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment.
PART NO. 769-00858 (8/03)
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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 understand operating instruct
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your SYMBOL MEANING attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention Failure to obey a and understanding. The safety warnings do not by DANGER: safety warning will themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or result in serious injury to yourself or to warnings they give are not substitutes for proper others. Always follow the safety precautions accident prevention
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC UNITS To reduce the risk of WARNING: electrical shock, use When using electric DANGER: only SW-A, SOW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, machines, basic safety SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A cord types. precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection Carefully read and understand the entire should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) that will operator'
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Do not use on a gravel surface or crushed rock clearing snow. surfaces. Use extreme caution when crossing • Always stop the motor when clearing snow is delayed gravel/crushed rock drives, walks, or roads. or when walking from one location to another. • Clear snow from slopes by going up and down. Never •Disengage power to the rotor when snow thrower is go across the slope. Use caution when changing transported or not in use. directions. Never clear snow from steep slop
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING SYMBOL MEANING • THROWN OBJECTS AND • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL ROTATING CUTTER CAN Indicates danger, warning or caution. CAUSE SEVERE INJURY May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARNING: Small objects can be propell
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION APPLICATIONS As a snow thrower: • Clears snow from walkways, driveways, sidewalks, pathways and more Starter Button Bail Cord Retainer Discharge Handlebar Overload Directional Protection Control Switch Cord Guide Front Handle Bar Cord Outlet Receptacle Handlebar Knob Vanes Wheels Rotor Cover Screws (7) Belt Case Cover Flange Lock Nut Scraper 7
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLING THE HANDLEBARS Before you can operate the unit, you must adjust the handlebars. 1. When you unpack the unit, loosen the two knobs on the inside of the handlebars (Fig. 1). 2. With the unit upright, swing the handlebars up into the operating position. NOTE: Take care not to pinch the switch wires when positioning the handlebars. 3. Tighten the knobs to secure the handlebars in place. NOTE: Do not over-tighten the knobs. Fig. 2 NOTE: Use a UL-approved extension cor
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS Avoid accidental WARNING: starting. Make sure you are in the starting position when using the snow thrower. To avoid serious injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. You must follow this sequence correctly to start the unit. 1. Make sure you have plugged in the unit. 2. Press in and hold the red starter button (Fig. 4). 3. While holding the starter button, lift and hold the bail. NOTE: The unit will NOT start if you
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Top View Discharge Direction Adjustment Snow may be discharged to the left, straight forward, or to the right of the operator. To change the direction, use the following instructions: Discharge snow 1. Release the bail to stop the rotor. in FRONT 2. Firmly grasp the discharge directional control handle and pull it up. This releases the spring-loaded rod from the discharge direction slot and allows free 45° 45° movement (Fig. 6) 3. Turn the discharge directional control t
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 3. Pull the belt tensioner (idler arm) away from the drive SERVICING THE UNIT pulley. Remove the damaged or broken belt from the Extreme care and knowledge of the system is required driven pulley and drive pulley inside of the housing. when servicing this unit. Service should be performed by Discard appropriately (Fig. 10). qualified service personnel only. Replacement parts for this unit must be identical to the parts they replace. Refer 4. Loop the new belt
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING REPLACING THE SCRAPER Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement To avoid serious parts. WARNING: personal injury, always turn your unit off and unplug it To avoid serious before you clean or service it. WARNING: personal injury, always turn your unit off and unplug it Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do before you perform maintenance. not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that 1. Place the unit on the ground o
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TROUBLESHOOTING UNIT WILL NOT START CAUSE ACTION Unit is unplugged Check cord to make sure it is plugged into an electrical outlet Starter button or bail were improperly used Press in starter button, hold it, and hold bail Overload protection switch has popped out Push it in and follow the Starting Instructions MOTOR IS ON, BUT ROTOR WILL NOT TURN CAUSE ACTION Belt is damaged Replace the belt, according to Inspecting/Replacing the Driver Belt UNIT LEAVES A THIN LAYER OF SNOW ON PLOWED SURFACES C
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by MTD No implied warranty, including any implied warranty of LLC (“MTD”) with respect to new merchandise purchased and merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, used in the United States, its possessions and territories. applies after the applicable period of express written warranty above as to the parts as identified. No other MTD warrants this product against defects in material and express warrant
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Français Manuel de l'utilisateur Snow Fox Chasse-neige Électrique IMPORTANT : lisez soigneusement les règles et consignes de sécurité avant de faire fonctionner cet équipement. PARTIE NUMÉRO. 769-00858 (8/03)
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INTRODUCTION TOUS NOS REMERCIEMENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES Nous vous remercions d'avoir acheté ce produit de Service technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 qualité. Cet outil mécanique de plein air moderne est conçu pour vous rendre service pendant longtemps. Il Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 vous sauvera beaucoup de temps comme vous pourrez vous en rendre compte. Ce manuel de l'utilisateur Familiarisez-vous avec votre appareil . . . .
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Les symboles de sécurité attirent votre attention sur SYMBOLE SIGNIFICATION des dangers potentiels. Ces symboles et leurs détails explicatifs méritent que vous les lisiez et compreniez bien. Les avertissements de sécurité ne peuvent éviter le non-respect d’un les dangers de par eux-mêmes. Les consignes ou DANGER: avertissement peut mises en garde qu'ils donnent ne remplacent pas des causer dommages matériels ou blessures mesures préventives appropriées contre les accidents.
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ CALIBRE MINIMUM DES RALLONGES ALIMENTANT DES AVERTISSEMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ ÉLECTRIQUE APPAREILS 120V, A COURANT DE CHARGE DE 0-12 AMPS respectez Long. de cordon (pieds) 25 50 100 150 AVERTISSEMENT: toujours Calibre du cordon (AWG) 16 16 14 14 les consignes de sécurité durant l’utilisation d’appareils de électriques afin de réduire les • JEUX DE CORDONS: Veuillez vous adresser à votre risques d’incendie, d’électrocution et de concessionnaire pour voir quelle rallonge utiliser a
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ • Veillez à maintenir le rotor exempt de débris. PENDANT L’UTILISATION DE L’APPAREIL • N’essayez jamais de nettoyer le rotor alors que le •Marchez, ne courrez jamais. moteur est en marche. Éteignez d’abord le moteur. • Avant de démarrer l’appareil, assurez-vous que le • Tenez les vêtements et les parties du corps à l'écart Snow Buster ne touche aucun objet. du rotor. • Éloignez-vous toujours de l’ouverture de la décharge. • Ne faites pas tourner le moteur à un régime excess
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CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ Ce manuel de l'utilisateur décrit les symboles et pictogrammes de sécurité et internationaux pouvant apparaître sur ce produit. Consultez le manuel de l'utilisateur pour les informations concernant la sécurité, le montage, le fonctionnement, l'entretien et les réparations. SYMBOLE SIGNIFICATION SYMBOLE SIGNIFICATION • SYMBOLE ALERTE DE • LES OBJETS PROJETÉS SÉCURITÉ PEUVENT PROVOQUER DES BLESSURES GRAVES Indique un danger, un avertissement ou une mise en garde. Ce symbole A
