DeWalt DCSNP2142Y2 Instruction Manual page 15

1. Battery indicators - shows if a battery is installed in one
or both of the battery slots and how much charge each
battery has. When all indicator lights are lit the battery is
at full charge. As the battery is discharging, the indicator
lights will lower. When bottom battery indicator light
begins to flash, the battery(ies) are nearing complete
discharge.
NOTE: Battery Fault Indicator - Battery indicators will
flash when a battery fault is detected. Stop motor and
remove safety key and battery(ies). Reinstall battery(ies) and
safety key. Start then stop the motor. If problem persists,
contact an authorized service center.
2. Fault indicator - Indicates an error with the snow
blower and will be shutting down.
• Blinking Indicator - Snow blower is overheating from
being over worked. Release auger control bail and
allow snow blower to cool before continuing.
• Steady Indicator - Error or Failure in Electronics,
motor or battery and snow blower will shut down.
Stop motor and remove safety key and battery(ies).
Reinstall battery(ies) and safety key. Start then stop
the motor. If problem persists, contact an authorized
service center.
3. Heavy Load Indicator - Indicates the snow blower is in
a high load condition that will result in a lower run time.
Pause moving the snow blower forward. When the heavy
load indicator light goes out, Slowly move forward to
continue removing snow.
4. Eco Mode indicator - Shows eco mode is active. Reduced
auger speed to extend runtime.
NOTE: Snow blower will cycle into standard mode (no
indicator lights will be lit) before going into max power
mode.
5. Max Power Mode indicator - Shows max power mode
is active. - Increased auger speed to remove heavier snow.
Reduces run time.
G. CHUTE DIRECTION CONTROLS
The left side (G1) and a right side (G2) chute direction controls
are used to rotate the chute. Depress the right or left side chute
direction controls to rotate the chute assembly to the left or
right. Release the switch at desired position.
NOTE: Chute will also stop rotating when the chute has rotated
through full range of motion.
H. AUGER CONTROL BAIL
The auger control bail is used to engage or disengage the auger.
Squeeze the auger control bail against the upper handle and
press the start button to engage the auger, release the bail to
disengage.
OPERATION
I. HANDLE SENSOR
The handle sensor is located on the lower handle and detects
if the handle is completely folded or locked into the upright
position. The snow blower will not operate unless the handle is in
the full upright position.
J. MANUAL CHUTE PITCH
Tilt the upper chute assembly up or down to adjusts the angle
(pitch) and distance that snow is blown.
K. HEADLIGHTS
The headlights (front of snow blower) will remain ON when the
snow blower is running.
L. AUGER
When engaged, the auger rotation draws snow into the auger
housing and blows it out the chute assembly.
M. SHAVE PLATE
The shave plate maintains contact with the pavement as the
snow blower is pushed, allowing snow close to the pavement's
surface to be discharged.
Using The Snow Blower
TURNING ON THE SNOW BLOWER
1. Insert the safety key into lower edge of the upper handle
until it snaps in place (Figure 11).
2. Pull the auger control bail against the upper handle.
3. Press the start button.
NOTE: Press the start button within 3 seconds of pulling the
auger control bail against the upper handle. If the snow blower
does not start, release the auger control bail and repeat STEPS
2-3.
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ENGAGING THE AUGER
To engage the auger and start throwing snow, squeeze the auger
control bail against the upper handle and press the start button.
Release the auger control bail to stop the auger (Figure 11).
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Figure 11