SNOWJOE 24V-X2-20SB-CT Manuals

© 2020 by Snow Joe®, LLC All rights reserved. Original instructions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 EN A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC Model 24V-X2-20SB-CT Form No. SJ-24V-X2-20SB-CT-880E-MR1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CORDLESS SNOW BLOWER – TOOL ONLY 20-INCH | 48-VOLT MAX* | LED LIGHTS R IMPORTANT! Safety Instructions All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use Read all instructions when using cordless snow blowers. Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. General Safety Rules Notice the personal safety alert symbol m used in this manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along with the particular operating instruction. This means that the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and AWARENESS. • Keep work area clean and well lit – Cluttered, dark areas invite accidents. • Keep bystanders away – All bystanders and pets should be kept a safe distance away from the work area. • Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts. Protective rubber gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors. • Use the right product – Do not use this machine for any job except that for which it is intended. • mCAUTION! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. • Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head protection. • Do not force the snow blower – Use the snow blower at the rate for which it was designed to ensure optimal performance and safe operation. • Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the snow blower when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times. • Store indoors – When not in use, the snow blower should be kept dry and stored out of the reach of children in a high or locked place. • Maintain snow blower with care – Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. mWARNING! Always disengage the switch lever and remove the battery packs before making any adjustments, inspecting, servicing, changing accessories, cleaning the snow blower, or when any other dangerous conditions are present. Any such operation should be performed after revolving parts inside the snow blower stop completely. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. mWARNING! When replacing any parts, you must strictly observe the instructions and procedures described in this user manual. Special care should be paid to any rubber parts, since these parts may increase the motor load and decrease its mechanical power if damaged. mWARNING! If you notice that the snow blower is not running properly or hear abnormal sounds from the motor when it is in use, immediately stop the machine, remove the batteries, and contact your service center. • Surfaces – This snow blower is intended for use on paved surfaces. Do not use on gravel, stone or other unpaved surfaces unless the snow blower is adjusted for such surfaces according to the instructions given in the operator’s manual. • Moving parts present risks – Keep your face, hair, clothing, hands, and feet away from moving parts. All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before using the unit. Shut off and disconnect the battery before touching any parts other than the handles and switch. •� Avoid unintentional starting – Make sure the safety switch and the switch lever are in the off position before inserting the batteries in the unit. Do not carry the snow blower with the safety switch and the switch lever engaged. •� Do not overreach – Maintain proper footing and balance at all times. Place heels firmly on the ground and tightly grasp the handle bar. Watch for uneven surfaces and do not overreach. In case you fall or collide with the snow blower, inspect the unit for any damages or cracks. When stepping backwards, be careful to avoid obstacles beneath your feet or behind you to avoid falling. • Wear rubber boots when operating the snow blower. • Operation of the snow blower in the hand-held position is unsafe, except in accordance with the special instructions for such use provided in the operator's manual. • Keep guards in place and in working order. 2 mWARNING! If the snow blower strikes any object, follow these steps: i) Stop the snow blower. Remove the batteries. ii) Inspect for damage. iii) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the snow blower. Electric Safety mWARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 1. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting with battery packs, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents. 2. Remove the battery packs from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally. 3. Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. 4. Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. 5. When battery packs are not in use, keep them away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. 7. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns. 8. Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. 9. Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may cause explosion. 10. Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery packs or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the batteries and increase the risk of fire. 11. Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained. 12. Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery packs (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care. Battery & Charger Safety Instructions NOTE: This unit is tool only. The batteries and the charger are not included. They must be purchased separately. Model 24V-X2-20SB-CT is compatible with the iON+ 24V System batteries and chargers. See page 17 for more information. We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries that are safe, durable and have a high energy density. The battery cells have a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded. This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the best possible battery packs. Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be exercised when handling batteries. The following points must be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling of the battery pack can cause cell damage. IMPORTANT! Analyses confirm that incorrect use and poor care of high-performance batteries are the main factors responsible for personal and/or product damage. mWARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. mWARNING! Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs (see page 17 for all specifically designated battery packs). Unauthorized battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. mCAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, charge the iON+ 24V lithium-ion battery packs only in the designated iON+ 24V lithium-ion chargers. Other types of chargers present risk of fire, personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery pack to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Such misuse will permanently disable or damage the battery pack. • Avoid dangerous environments – Do not charge the battery packs in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations. Do not use the battery packs or charger in the presence of explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting or removing the battery packs, which could lead to a fire. • Charge in a well-ventilated area – Do not block the charger vents. Keep them clear to allow for proper ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open flames near a charging battery pack. Vented gases may explode. NOTE: The safe temperature range for the battery is 41°F – 105ºF (5°C – 40.5°C). Do not charge the battery outside in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature. 3 • Maintain charger cord – When unplugging the charger, pull the plug, not the cord, from the receptacle to reduce the risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never carry the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will not be stepped on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress when the charger is in use. Do not use the charger with a damaged cord or plug. Replace a damaged charger immediately. • Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or improperly wired extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the female plug matching the male plug on the charger. Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition. • Use only recommended attachments – Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. • Unplug charger when not in use – Make sure to remove battery packs from unplugged charger. mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, always unplug the charger before performing any cleaning or maintenance. Do not allow water to flow into the charger. Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock hazards. • Do not burn or incinerate battery packs – Battery packs may explode, causing personal injury or damage. Toxic fumes and materials are created when battery packs are burned. • Do not crush, drop or damage battery packs – Do not use the battery packs or charger if they have sustained a sharp blow, been dropped, run over or have been damaged in any way (i.e. pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer, stepped on, etc.). • Do not disassemble – Incorrect reassembly may pose a serious risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to toxic battery chemicals. If the batteries or charger are damaged, contact an authorized Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® dealer or call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. • Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a damaged battery pack contact the skin, eyes or mouth. If a damaged battery pack leaks battery chemicals, use rubber or neoprene gloves to safely dispose of it. If skin is exposed to battery fluids, wash the affected area with soap and water and rinse with vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery chemicals, immediately flush with water for 20 minutes and seek medical attention. Remove and dispose of contaminated clothing. • Do not short circuit – A battery pack will short circuit if a metal object makes a connection between the positive and negative contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a battery pack near anything that may cause a short circuit, such as paper clips, coins, keys, screws, nails and other metallic objects. A short-circuited battery pack poses a risk of fire and severe personal injury. • Store your battery packs and charger in a cool, dry place – Do not store the battery packs or charger where temperatures may exceed 105ºF (40.5ºC), such as in direct sunlight or inside a vehicle or metal building during the summer. Information about the batteries 1. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge cycles by charging the battery packs frequently. 2. Store the battery packs in a cool place, ideally at 59°F (15°C) and charged fully. 3. Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural aging process. The battery packs must be replaced at the latest when the capacity falls to just 80% of the capacity when new. Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are no longer capable of meeting the high power requirements needed for the proper operation of your snow blower, and therefore pose a safety risk. 4. Do not throw battery packs into an open fire as this poses a risk of explosion. 5. Do not ignite the battery packs or expose them to fire. 6. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries. Exhaustive discharge will damage the battery cells. The most common cause of exhaustive discharge is lengthy storage or non-use of partially discharged batteries. Stop working as soon as the performance of the battery falls noticeably or the electronic protection system triggers. Place the battery packs in storage only after it has been fully charged. 7. Protect the batteries and the tool from overloads. Overloads will quickly result in overheating and cell damage inside the battery housing even if this overheating is not apparent externally. 8. Avoid damage and shocks. Immediately replace batteries that have been dropped from a height of more than one meter or those that have been exposed to violent shocks, even if the housing of the battery pack appears to be undamaged. The battery cells inside the battery may have suffered serious damage. In such instances, please read the waste disposal information for proper battery disposal. 9. If the battery packs suffer overloading and overheating, the integrated protective cutoff will switch off the equipment for safety reasons. If this situation happens, stop the tool and let the batteries cool down for a few minutes before restarting. IMPORTANT! Do not press the ON/OFF trigger any more if the protective cut-off has been activated. This may damage the battery packs. 10. Use only approved battery packs. The use of other batteries poses a fire risk and may result in injuries or an explosion. Information about the charger and the charging process 1. Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the battery charger. Be sure to connect the battery charger to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating plate. Never connect it to a different mains voltage.