Kobalt KSB 5080-06, KSB 6040-06 User Manual

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ITEM #1076663

80 V SNOW THROWER

MODEL #KSB 5080-06

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PH18360

Purchase Date

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Specications ................................................................................................. 2

Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 3

Hardware Contents ...................................................................................................... 4

Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 5

Safety Information ...................................................................................................... 7

Preparation ................................................................................................................ 9

Assembly Instructions .............................................................................................. 10

Operating Instructions ............................................................................................. 13

Care and Maintenance.............................................................................................. 16

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................ 18

Warranty ................................................................................................................. 19

Replacement Parts List ............................................................................................. 20

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

Battery type 80 V Lithium-ion No-load speed 1,800 / 1,950 RPM Working width 22 in.

Intake height 12 in. Wheels 8 in. Discharge distance Up to 30 ft. Weight (without battery) 57.9 lbs.

The recommended ambient temperature range:

Item Temperature

Snow Thrower Storage Temperature Range -4 ˚F (-20 ˚C) ~ 158 ˚F (70 ˚C)

Snow Thrower Operation Temperature Range 1.4 ˚F (-17 ˚C) ~ 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)

Battery Charging Temperature Range 39 ˚F (4 °C) ~ 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)

Charger Operation Temperature Range 39˚F (4°C) ~ 113 ˚F (45 ˚C)

PACKAGE CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION

A Middle handle B Quick-release lever C Upper handle D Chute-rotation box E Switch box F Discharge chute

G Battery compartment cover

PART DESCRIPTION

M Chute deector N Scraper O Drive belt cover

P Auger pulley Q Drive Belt R Impeller

S Speed switch

H Safety switch button

I Bail lever

J LED lights K Light switch L Chute-rotation handle

T Wheels

U Skid plates

V Battery

W Charger

HARDWARE CONTENTS (not shown actual size)

Handle bolts

Qty. 2

Handle knobs

Qty. 2

Chute-rotation

box screws

Qty. 2

Discharge chute

screws

Qty. 3

Chute-rotation

box screw nuts

Qty. 2

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOLS NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

Wh Watt Hour Energy Storage Capacity

Ah Amp Hour Current Capacity

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

RPM Rotating Speed Revolutions per minute

/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits, etc., per minute

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Read The Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to

Eye Protection

comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

Hand and Feet Keep hands and feet away.

Safe Distance Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

Stop the motor and remove the battery before leaving the

Stop the Machine

machine. Stay away from moving parts. Keep all guards and

Moving Parts

shields in place.

Thrown objects

Hand and feet Keep hands and feet away from rotating impeller.

Hand Keep hands away from the discharge area.

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

WARNING

• To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner's Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner's Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.

•

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before operating a power tool, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions before using this product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.

The term “power tool” in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

• Walk. Do not run.

• Verify that the power tool is not in contact with anything before turning it on.

• Stay away from impeller openings at all times. Keep face, hands, and feet away from concealed, moving, or rotating parts.

• Be attentive when using the power tool. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards

or trafc.

• Move up and down slopes when clearing snow. Do not go across a slope. Use caution when changing direction. Do not use this power tool to clear snow from steep slopes.

• Do not operate the power tool if the guards, plates, and other safety protective devices are not in place.

• Do not operate the power tool near glass enclosures, automobiles, trucks, window wells, drop-offs, etc., without properly adjusting the angle of the snow discharge. Keep children and pets away from the work area.

• Do not operate the power tool at high speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind when backing up and exercise caution.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1 standards.

• Use the power tool in daylight or in good articial light. Ensure lights are on if using in low light conditions.

• To avoid accidental start-ups, remain in the starting position when turning the power tool on. The operator and the power tool must be in a stable position during start-up. See the section titled Starting/Stopping Instructions.

• Use this power tool only for the purposes it was designed.

• Hold the power tool with both hands while it is in use. Keep a rm grip on the handles.

• If the impeller does not rotate freely due to ice, thaw the power tool thoroughly before attempting to use it.

• Keep the impeller clear of debris.

• Do not attempt to clear the impeller while the motor is running.

• After striking a foreign object, turn the power tool off and remove the battery pack, then inspect it for damage. Repair any damage before restarting and using the power tool.

• If the power tool starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the power tool immediately and attempt to determine the cause. Vibration is generally an indication of danger.

• Stop the motor and remove the battery pack whenever the operator is not in the operating position, before unclogging the impeller, and before making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

• Do not use on graveled surface unless the power tool is adjusted for such a surface in accordance with the operator’s manual.

• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.

• Wear rubber boots when operating the power tool. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Operation of the power tool 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.

• Don’t Force Power Tool – It will perform better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

• If the power tool strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: i) Stop the power tool. Release the switch. ii) Inspect for damage. iii) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the power tool.

• Store Idle Power Tool Indoors – When not in use, power tools should be stored indoors in a dry, locked-up place out of reach of children.

• Maintain Power Tools With Care – Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• Allow the power tool to run for a few minutes after clearing snow in order to prevent moving parts from freezing.

• Only use identical replacement parts and accessories for this power tool. The use of nonidentical parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user or damage the power tool, and will void the warranty.

• Do not pick up the power tool while it is running. The power tool is designed to travel along the ground.

• Never allow children to operate a power tool. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.

• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

• For use only with Kobalt KB 580-06 battery and KRC 30-06 charger.

• Read the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls

and the proper use of the equipment.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery

pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your nger on the switch or

energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.

• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.

• Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one

type of battery pack may create a risk of re when used with another battery pack.

• Use appliances only with specically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it 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 re.

• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid

ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries

may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re explosion or risk of injury.

• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature above 265°F may cause explosion.

SAFETY INFORMATION

• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specied in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk of re.

• Have servicing performed by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained.

• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

• Verify that the power tool is secure while transporting.

• Store the power tool in a dry area that will prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children.

• Keep handles dry, clean, and free of debris. Clean the power tool after each use. Refer to the Maintenance Section in this manual for more information.

• If the labels on the power tool become defaced or start to lift off, contact customer service at 1-888-356-2258.

• Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. Anyone who uses this power tool must read these instructions carefully.

• Maintain the power tool with care. Follow the instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

Estimated Assembly Time: 10 minutes

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction

of a second is sufcient to inict serious injury.

• Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.

The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

1. UNFOLDING THE MIDDLE HANDLE

• Open the quick-release levers (B) on the two

sides of the middle handle (A).

• Unfold the middle handle until they come to a

stop.

• Close the quick-release levers.

• Tighten the knobs to hold the middle handle in

position.

2. INSTALLING THE UPPER HANDLE

• Align the holes on the middle handle (A) and

the upper handle (C). Insert the handle bolts (AA) and use the handle knobs (BB) to tighten them.

Knob Knob

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

3. INSTALLING THE CHUTE-ROTATION BOX

• Align the holes in the panel of the

chute-rotation box (D) and the switch box (E).

• Put the chute-rotation box screws (CC) through

the holes.

• Tighten the chute-rotation box screw nuts (EE)

with a wrench (not included).

4. INSTALLING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE

• Align the grooves of the discharge chute (F)

with the slot on the chute housing.

• Push the discharge chute into position.

Groove

• Tighten the discharge chute screws (DD) with a

Phillips head screw driver to lock the discharge chute.

Slot

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

5a. TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

• Open the battery compartment cover (G).

• Align the battery (V) with the cavity in the snow

thrower housing.

• Insert the battery into the right battery compartment

when standing in the operating position to start the

snow thrower. This snow thrower is equipped with

a battery storage compartment to store an extra battery pack to extend your runtime.

• Slide the battery down to lock it into position. The

battery is fully inserted into the snow thrower when you hear an audible “click”.

• Close the battery compartment cover.

5b. TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

• Release your grip on the bail lever to stop the

snow thrower.

• Press the battery release button in the snow

thrower housing. This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool slightly.

• Remove battery pack from the snow thrower.

Battery release button

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1a. POWERING ON Solution 1:

1. Press and hold the safety switch button (H).

2. Pull the bail lever (I) upward to the handle to start the snow thrower and then release the button.

Solution 2:

1. Pull the bail lever (I) upward to the handle and hold it.

2. Press the safety switch button (H) to start the snow thrower and release the button.

1b. POWERING OFF

• Release the bail lever (I).

Battery capacity indicator

Solution 1 Solution 2

Lights Capacity 4 Green Lights The battery is at full capacity 3 Green Lights The battery is at 75% capacity 2 Green Lights The battery is at 50% capacity

1 Green Light

The battery is at 25% capacity and

requires charging soon

CAUTION

Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety switch button or bar lever.

WARNING

• The operation of any snow thrower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which

can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the snow thrower and while performing any adjustments or repairs.

• Keep bystanders a safe distance from the machine.

• INSPECT THE CLEARING AREA. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that

might be thrown by the rotating impeller.

Lights go out

The battery is under 25% capacity

and requires charging immediately

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