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4. To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the
extension cord during operation, use the on-board cord
restraint hook and/or make a knot with the two cords as
shown in Table 1.
5. Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the snow blower by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Additional Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind
Snow Blowers
• Read the operator’s manual carefully – Learn your snow
blower’s applications and limitations as well as the specic
potential hazards related to this machine. Do not use this
machine for any purpose other than the one for which it
was designed. Failure to adhere to these precautions may
cause mechanical defaults, serious damage, or personal
injury.
• Preliminary unit inspection – Thoroughly inspect the
unit before use. Make sure all the parts are secure and
installed correctly. If you notice any abnormalities, do not
use the machine until it has been properly repaired. Always
perform a test run the rst time you use the snow blower
or after replacing parts to ensure that the unit is functioning
properly.
• Preliminary area inspection – Clear the area to be plowed
before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be thrown by or
become entangled in the snow blower. Keep the area of
operation clear of all persons, children, and pets.
• Excessive force – The snow blower was designed to
respond at a certain rate for various snow conditions for
optimal safety and performance. Do not force it; keep the
applied pressure constant throughout its operation.
• Malfunctioning switch – Do not use the snow blower if
the switch does not turn it on and o. Any appliance that
cannot be controlled by the switch is not safe to use and
must be repaired.
• Hitting an object – If the snow blower accidentally strikes
an object, rst stop the snow blower and remove the
battery and/or unplug the power cable. Next, inspect for
damage. Finally, repair or replace any damaged part before
restarting and operating the snow blower.
• Discharge chute safety – Never direct the snow discharge
chute at the operator, at bystanders, at vehicles, or at
windows. The discharged snow, which may contain foreign
objects accidentally picked up by the snow blower can
cause serious damage and personal injury. Do not use your
hands to unclog the discharge chute. Stop the motor before
removing debris.
• Hand-held operating position – Operation of the snow
blower in the hand-held position is unsafe.
• Abnormal operation – If you nd that the snow blower
is not running properly or hear abnormal sounds from the
engine, immediately stop the machine, remove the battery
and/or unplug the power cable, and contact an authorized
Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
dealer or call the Snow Joe
®
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Sun Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
m WARNING! m
Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
• Do not allow any part of the snow blower to make
contact with water while it is in operation. If the
appliance becomes wet while turned o, wipe dry
before starting.
• Use only a UL-, CSA-, or ETL-rated extension cord
for outdoor, all-weather use, such as the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
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Power Joe SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot
extension cord with lighted end (Model PJEXT50-B).
Visit snowjoe.com to purchase this extension cord
online or, to order by phone, call 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
• Do not use an extension cord over 100 ft (30 m).
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands
or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots
oers some protection.
EXTENSION CORD CHART
Cord Length:
Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
50 ft (15 m)
14
100 ft (30 m)
12
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
Cord set Appliance cord
(A) Tie cord as shown
Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord
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