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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. 769-02507 (9/06)
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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 DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will and understanding. The safety warnings do not by result in serious injury to yourself or to others. themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the warnings they give are not substitutes for proper risk
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC UNITS WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use only SW-A, SOW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, DANGER: When using electric machines, basic SJOW-A, SJTW-A or SJTOW-A cord types. safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Carefully read and understand the entire operator's • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection manual before using your unit. Pay close attention to shou
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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 slo
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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 CAUSE Indicates danger, warning or caution. SEVERE INJURY May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARNING: Small objects can be propell
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KNOW YOUR UNIT 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 install the handlebars. 1. When you unpack the unit, loosen and remove the two knobs and washers from the inside of the lower bars (Fig. 1). 2. Hold the handle bar in the position shown in Figure 1 and slide it onto the lower bars making sure that the Banding ends of the handlebar are on the inside of the lower bars. 3. Align the holes in the handlebar with the holes in the lower bars and insert the bolts t
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Avoid accidental 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 SERVICING THE UNIT Belt Tensioner Extreme care and knowledge of the system is required when (Idler Arm) servicing this unit. Service should be performed by qualified service personnel only. Replacement parts for this unit must be identical to the parts they replace. Refer any repair to an authorized service dealer. Drive Pulley INSPECTING/REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT When servicing the unit, use only original equipment manufacturer replacement parts. Inspect the
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING REPLACING THE SCRAPER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your unit off and unplug it before you always turn your unit off and unplug it before you perform maintenance. clean or service it. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that parts. contain aromatic oils such as pin
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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. PART NO. 769-02507 (9/06)
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INTRODUCTION TOUS NOS REMERCIEMENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES Nous vous remercions d'avoir acheté ce produit de Service technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F2 qualité. Cet outil mécanique de plein air moderne est conçu pour vous rendre service pendant longtemps. Il Consignes de sécurité . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .F3 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 DANGER: le non-respect d’un avertissement les dangers de par eux-mêmes. Les consignes ou peut causer dommages matériels ou blessures mises en garde qu'ils donnent ne remplacent pas des graves pour tous. Respectez les consignes de mesures
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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 AVERTISSEMENT: respectez toujours les Long. de cordon (pieds) 25 50 100 150 consignes de sécurité durant l’utilisation d’appareils de électriques afin de réduire les risques d’incendie, Calibre du cordon (AWG) 16 16 14 14 d’électrocution et de blessures. Prenez soin de bien lire et comprendre tout le manuel de l’utilisateur • JEUX DE CORDONS:
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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 exces
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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 • LES OBJETS PROJETÉS • SYMBOLE ALERTE DE PEUVENT PROVOQUER DES SÉCURITÉ BLESSURES GRAVES Indique un danger, un avertissement ou une mise en garde. Ce symbole A
