Echelon SNOW18E Instruction Manual - Chute
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Clearing a Clogged Discharge
Chute
Important: The most common cause of injury
associated with snow blowers is from hand contact
with rotating rotor blades inside the discharge
chute. Never use your hand to clean out the
discharge chute.
To clear the chute:
Shut the motor off and unplug the snow blower.
Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have
stopped rotating.
Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands.
Maintenance & Storage
Check all fasteners often to ensure proper tightness
and that the machine is in safe working condition.
Allow the motor to cool before storing it in any
enclosure. Unplug the snow blower before storing
the machine.
Always refer to the manual for important details if the
machine is to be stored for an extended period.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
necessary.
Continue running the machine for a few minutes
after throwing snow to prevent rotor blades from
freezing up.
Snow Blower Safety
The following list contains safety information that you
must know before operating this machine.
Rotating rotor blades can injure fingers or hands.
Stay behind the handles and away from the
discharge opening while operating the machine.
Keep your face, hands, feet, and any other part of
your body or clothing away from moving or rotating
parts.
Before adjusting, cleaning, repairing, and inspecting
the machine, and before unclogging the discharge
chute, stop the motor, remove the key (if equipped),
unplug the snow blower, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISABLE THE SAFETY
SWITCH!!
Before leaving the operating position, stop the
motor, remove the ignition key (if equipped), and
wait for all moving parts to stop.
If a shield, safety device, or decal is damaged,
illegible or lost; repair or replace it before beginning
operation. Tighten any loose fasteners.
Do not use the machine on a roof.
Do not touch the motor while it is running.
Only perform those maintenance instructions
described in this manual. Before performing any
maintenance, service, or adjustment, stop the stop
the motor, remove the key (if equipped). Contact an
Authorized Service Dealer if major repairs are
necessary.
Unplug the snow blower and remove the key (if
equipped) from the ignition switch before storing the
machine.
Safety and Instructional
Decals
Important: Safety and instruction decals are located
near areas of potential danger. Replace lost or
damaged decals.
Auger hazards - Cutting/dismemberment hazard,
impeller and cutting/dismemberment hazard - do not
place your hand in the chute; remove the ignition key
(If equipped) unplug the snow blower and read the
instructions before servicing or performing maintenance.