Before Starting, Unlocking the Snowthrower

3.Secure the deflector to the discharge chute with 2 carriage bolts, metal washers, and locknuts.

Note: Ensure that the square shoulders on the carriage bolts align with the inside square on the discharge chute. Position the metal washers to the outside of the chute deflector as shown in Figure 5. Do not overtighten the bolts.

Before Starting

Unlocking the Snowthrower

To unlock the snowthrower, push the key into the hole (Fig. 6), hold the key down, and turn the key counterclockwise.

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

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Figure 6

1. Key	2. Interlock tab

Note: When you turn the key counterclockwise, the interlock tab (a safety device that prevents an unauthorized person from using the snowthrower) rotates away from the prongs and allows you to plug the extension cord into the snowthrower (Fig. 6).

Note: Do not attempt to remove the key when it is in the unlocked position.

Securing the Power Supply Cord

For safe and efficient use of your appliance, use only a UL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor use. Refer to the Extension Cord Chart that follows.

Extension Cord Chart

If length of extension cord is	100 ft.	150 ft.
less than or equal to:	(30 m)	(46 m)
	(30 m)	(46 m)

Assure wire size gauge	16	14
(A.W.G.) in cord is:

Note: Do not use an extension cord longer than 150 feet (46 m).

Warning

Contact with water while operating the snowthrower can cause electric shock, resulting in personal injury or death.

•Don't handle the plug or the appliance with wet hands or while standing in water.

•Use only a UL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor cold weather use. Refer to the Extension Cord Chart on page 6.

Note: To prevent the extension cord from disconnecting during operation, tie it to the loop in the upper handle before you connect it to the snowthrower (Fig. 7).

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Figure 7

1. Extension cord

Warning

The electrical cord can get damaged, causing a shock or fire.

Thoroughly inspect electrical cord before using the snowthrower. If the cord is damaged, do not operate the snowthrower. Replace or repair the damaged cord immediately. Contact your Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.

Your snowthrower has a polarized plug, with one prong in the handle socket being larger than the other (Fig. 8). When you insert the end of a suitable extension cord into