Missing Safety Key for Dewalt Snowblower - What Can I Do?
Asked by XxR3dD3vilxX
I just bought a Dewalt 60V electric snowblower, but it came without the safety key or the manual. I found a Dewalt lawnmower key online, but I'm not sure if it'll fit the snowblower. Is there a quick way to start the snowblower temporarily, like using a piece of plastic in the key slot? I've got quite a bit of snow that needs clearing!
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Have you checked where you bought it from? It’s worth contacting them or Dewalt support for a replacement. I imagine they should assist you with that.
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The key for the lawnmower works for the snowblower too, so you should be good if you get that one!
XxR3dD3vilxX: Awesome, good to know! Thanks!
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If it’s a basic key, you might be able to pull the wires out of the lock and twist them together. It’s typically a straightforward mechanism; those keys just separate contacts that disable the tool. A little workaround could help you for now!
SnowShoveler21: Thanks! I might give that a shot since a plastic fork didn’t do the trick. Is accessing the wires difficult?
ToolNinja_99: Yeah, definitely go for separating the wires instead. That’s the way to bypass the key!
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XxR3dD3vilxX: I bought it from Home Depot, but Dewalt support isn’t open on weekends. I've ordered the lawnmower key from Amazon, so hopefully it’ll fit!