EarthWise SN74018 Manuel De L'opérateur page 3

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use
be sure everyone using this product reads and
understands all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
CAUTION: Wear appropriate personal hearing
protection during use. Under some conditions and
duration of use, noise from this product may
contribute to hearing loss.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS - Before further
use of the product, any part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other
condition that may affect its operation. Any part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
For assistance call our customer service help line at
1-800-313-5111.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Do
not operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these products normally spark, and the
sparks might ignite fumes.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and
pets should stay at a safe distance from the work
area.
DRESS PROPERLY- Don't wear loose clothing or
jewelry and wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair. They can be caught in moving parts.
Wear safe, sturdy, nonskid footwear. Maintain good
footing at all times, especially on slopes.
USE SAFETY GLASSES - Wear safety glasses
with side shields or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating
this product.
WARNING: Keep hands away from moving parts.
Never put your hands near the auger to remove
snow, sticks or other debris. Blocked auger can
―spring back‖ when cleared and may cause
personal injury even when the snow thrower is
stopped. Always use a wooden stick such as a
broom handle to clear blockages.
REMOVE THE BATTERY from the snow thrower
when not in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do
not leave unattended.
USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this product
for any job except that for which it is intended.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING—Don't carry
snow thrower with finger on switch when the battery
is installed. Be sure switch is off when installing
battery.
DO NOT OVERLOAD the snow thrower by using at
too fast a rate to clear the snow. The snow thrower
will perform better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
GENERAL SAFETY
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Save these instructions and review frequently prior
to use and in instructing others.
WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
DON'T OVERREACH - Guide the snow thrower at
a walking pace only. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
LIGHTING - Only operate your snow thrower in
daylight or good artificial light.
STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS-When not in use,
the snow thrower should be stored indoors in a dry
area out of reach of children.
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE-Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil.
Do not operate the snow thrower on a slope that is
too steep for safe operation. When on slopes, slow
down and make sure you have good footing.
Before starting the snow thrower make sure the
auger is not touching any object and is free to
move.
Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or
crushed rock surface. This product is only intended
for use on hard, flat surfaces free of sand, stone
and debris, wires or any other objects.
Operation of the snow thrower in the hand-held
position is unsafe except in accordance with the
special instructions for such use provided in the
operator's manual.
CAUTION: Never throw snow towards people, pets
or cars and never allow anyone in front of the snow
thrower while in operation.
Objects that might clog the snow thrower or cause
other damage can be hidden in the snow. Clear the
area of doormats, sleds, boards, wires and other
debris prior to use.
If the auger strikes a foreign object, stop the snow
thrower and examine it for signs of damage. Make
any necessary repairs before restarting and
continuing to work.
STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate the snow thrower
when you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medications.