MEEC TOOLS 005876 Electric Snow Shovel Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: MEEC TOOLS

MEEC TOOLS 005876 Electric Snow Shovel Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Only use approved spare parts and accessories for servicing. Replace damaged power cords immediately.
Keep onlookers, especially children, and pets at a safe distance.
Secure the extension cord so that it cannot come loose during the work.
Pull out the plug immediately if the power cord or the extension cord get damaged.
Be careful with the power cord. Do not pull the power cord to unplug the plug. Keep the power cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Keep your hands and the rest of your body away from the moving parts. The safety devices must be fitted correctly and work properly.
Follow the instructions below if the appliance knocks against any foreign objects:
– Switch off the appliance.
– Check the appliance for damage.
– Repair any damage before restarting the appliance.
Maintain and take good care of the appliance. Follow the instructions when replacing parts and accessories.

WARNING!

Improper use can result in a risk of death, amputation, or other serious personal injury.
The appliance can eject objects with great force, which can result in a risk of personal injury and/or material damage.
Failure to follow all the instructions and safety instructions can result in a risk of serious personal injury and/or death.

TRAINING

Read all the instructions, safety instructions and all the warning labels onthe appliance before use. Familiarise yourself with the controls on the appliance and how to use them. Learn how to stop the appliance quickly and disengage the drive.
Never allow children to use or go near the appliance.
Keep children, onlookers and pets away from the work area.
Be careful to avoid slipping or falling when using the appliance.

PREPARATIONS

Carefully inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove any doormats, toys, wires or other foreign objects.
Wear suitable winter clothing. Wear non-slip shoes.
Do not attempt to clear snow on gravel surfaces. The appliance is only intended to be used on surfaces with solid and smooth paving.
Do not make any adjustments when the motor is running.
Wear safety glasses during use and when making adjustments and/or repairs.

USE

Do not use the appliance indoors.
Never put your hands or feet near, or under, rotating parts. Always keep at a safe distance from the ejector opening.
Be careful when working on, or crossing entrances, roads, etc. Pay attention to traffic and hidden danger.
Switch off the motor immediately if you run into something. Carefully check the appliance and repair any damaged parts before using it again.
Switch off the motor immediately if the appliance starts vibrating abnormally. Identify the cause. Vibrations usually indicate a problem.
Switch off the appliance, pull out the plug, and wait until all moving parts have completely stopped before moving away, before transporting the appliance, before cleaning the rotor housing or ejector, and before cleaning, inspection, adjusting or repairing.
Be very careful when changing direction on slopes.
Be careful when reversing with the appliance.
Never use the appliance if the guards or safety devices are dismantled or damaged.
Never point the ejector at people or animals, or at objects that can be damaged. Keep onlookers, especially children, and pets at a safe distance.
Do not overload the appliance by trying to remove too much snow too quickly.
Never use the appliance in poor visibility or bad light. Make sure you always have a firm footing and a firm grip on the handle. Never run with the appliance.
Never use the appliance near cars, or windows, etc.

CLEARING THE ROTOR HOUSING

Follow the instructions below to clear the rotor housing:
– Switch off the appliance and pull out the plug.
– Wait 10 seconds to make sure that the snow screw has completely stopped.
– Use a suitable tool to clear the rotor housing and/or release the snow screw. Never use your hands.

WARNING!

Never clear the rotor housing with your hands. If your hands or feet come into contact with the snow screw there is a risk of serious personal injury.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Check at regular intervals that all unions are intact and properly tightened, and that the appliance is in safe working condition.
Follow all the instructions and safety instructions, including the storage instructions.
Stickers with safety information and instructions must always be clean and legible. Replace them if necessary.
When not in use, store the appliance in a dry place out of the reach of children.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Only connect the appliance to a fused and RCD protected power point.
Only use an extension cord approved for outdoor use.
Never modify the plug in any way. Allow an authorised electrician to install an earthed power point if the plug does not fit in the power point.
Check that the extension cord is in good condition. The wire cross-sectional area of the extension cord must be dimensioned for the power supply to the appliance. An extension cord with a length of up to 15
metres should have a minimum wire cross-sectional area of 1.5 mm². An extension cord with a length of up to 30 metres should have a minimum wire cross-sectional area of 2.5 mm². An undersized extension cord causes a voltage drop, which leads to power loss and overheating.

WARNING!

An electric shock can cause serious personal injury and/or death.
Make sure that no part of appliance comes into contact with water or any other liquid when it is use. If the appliance has got wet, wipe it dry before use.
Only use an extension cord approved for outdoor use. Do not use extension cords longer than 30 metres.
Do not touch the appliance, the power cord, or the plug with wet hands.

TECHNICAL DATA

Rated voltage 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Output 1.2 kW
Protection rating IPX4
Working width 330 mm
Max snow height 150 mm
Max ejection length 6 m
Sound pressure level, LpA 85.0 dB(A), K = 3 dB
Measured sound power level, LwA 100 dB(A), K = 3 dB
Guaranteed sound power level, LwA
102 dB(A), K = 3 dB

Always wear ear protection.

The declared vibration value and noise, which have been measured by a standardised test method, can be used to compare different tools with each other and for a preliminary
assessment of exposure. The measurement values have been determined in accordance with EN 836, EN ISO 3744.

WARNING!

The actual vibration and noise level when using power tools may differ from the specified maximum value, depending on how the tool is used and the material. It is therefore necessary to determine which safety precautions are required to protect the user, based on an estimate of exposure in actual operating conditions (taking into account all stages of the work cycle, e.g. the time when the tool is switched off and when it is idling, in addition to the start-up time).

DESCRIPTION

Top handle
Strain reliever
Power cord
Top tube
Bottom tube
Motor casing
Scraper blade
Snow screw
Locking screw
Adjusting screw, bottom handle
Bottom handle
Power switch
Start inhibitor

Figure 1

ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY OF TOP AND BOTTOM TUBE

Put the movable handle over the middle part before fitting the top and bottom tube.

Figure 2

NOTE: It is not possible to fit the adjustable handle after the tubes are fitted together.

ADJUSTABLE HANDLE

Fit the bottom tube in the top tube and align the screw holes to each other.

Figure 3

Put the locking screw through the holes in the top and bottom tube and lock with the nut.

Figure 4 Figure 5

IMPORTANT:

To put in the locking screw, carefully move the wires away inside the tube with a round object. Do not use sharp or pointed objects that can damage the wires.

ADJUST THE HANDLE

Adjust the handle to a convenient working position.
Tighten the adjuster screw.

Figure 6

USE INTENDED USE

The electric snow shovel is intended to remove snow from paths and other similar places outdoors. The snow shovel is not intended for commercial use.

CONNECTION TO POWER POINT

Make a loop in the extension cord.

Figure 7

Put the loop through the hole on the back of the top handle and hook it on the stress reliever.

Figure 8

Connect the extension cord to the snow shovel. Secure the extension cord so that it cannot come loose during the work.

Figure 9

Plug the extension cord into a power point.

STARTING AND STOPPING

To start the snow shovel press the safety lock on the top handle with your thumb and press the power switch with your fingers. When the motor starts the safety lock can be released without the motor switching off.
Switch off the snow shovel by releasing the power switch.

IMPORTANT:

Carefully inspect the area where the snow shovel is to be used and remove any stones, toys, or other foreign objects that can be pulled into the snow screw and thrown out.

TIP

Start the snow shovel and tilt it so that the snow blade rests on the ground. Push it forward. Adjust the speed to clear away all the snow. The best speed depends on the depth of snow and its weight.
Direct the snow to the left or right by putting the snow shovel at a slight angle.
For the best results, throw the snow downwind and run with overlapping movements.
If the snow is deep, hold the top and bottom of the handle and work with sweeping movements to remove the top layer. Up to 15 cm of snow can be removed in each sweep. Do several sweeps to clear all the snow.
Keep the power cord away from obstacles, the snow screw and other sharp objects or\ edges. Do not jerk the power cord and avoid treading on it or running over it.
Always switch off the snow shovel and pull out the plug after use.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING!

Switch off the snow shovel and pull out the plug before cleaning and/or maintenance. If the snow shovel is unintentionally started while cleaning/ maintenance this can result in fatal or serious personal injury, and/or material damage.
Only use parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer.

REPLACING THE SNOW SCREW WARNING!

Switch off the snow shovel and pull out the plug before starting.

Undo the five screws holding the right side panel and remove the panel.

Figure 10

Secure the snow screw and remove the nut.

Figure 11

Undo the five screws holding the left side panel and remove the panel.

Figure 12

Lift off the belt from the drive plate

Figure 13

Remove the screws and bushings from the drive plate

Figure 14

Remove the rotor shaft.

Figure 15

Remove the old snow screw from the housing.

Figure 16

Fit the new snow screw by repeating these steps in the reverse order.

Figure 17

REPLACING THE BELT WARNING!

Switch off the snow shovel and pull out the plug before starting.

Undo the five screws holding the right side panel and remove the panel.

Figure 18

Undo the five screws holding the left side panel and remove the panel.

Figure 19

Remove the screws holding the rotor housing together and release the top part of the casing from the bottom part.

Figure 20

Remove the four screws and two nuts from the motor bracket.

Figure 21

Remove the motor bracket from the rotor housing.

Figure 22

Remove the old belt from the rotor housing by slowly turning the rotor and lifting the belt at the same time.

Figure 29

Fit a new belt, replace the motor bracket and screw tight.

Figure 24

REPLACING THE SCRAPER BLADE WARNING!

Switch off the snow shovel and pull out the plug before starting.

Turn the snow shovel upside down. Undo the four screws holding the scraper blade.

Figure 25

Remove the old scraper blade.

Figure 26

Fit a new scraper blade and fasten with the four screws.

LUBRICATION

The snow shovel does not need to be lubricated. All the bearings are permanently lubricated at the factory.

STORAGE

Switch off the snow shovel and pull out the plug before putting it into storage.
Check the snow shovel for worn, loose or damaged parts. Repairs should be carried out by qualified personnel.
Carefully check the extension cord for damage and/or wear. Replace the extension cord immediately if it is worn or damaged.
Store the snow shovel and extension cord in a clean and place indoors, out of the reach of children and pets.