Safety Devices En; Proper Use; Before Startup; Start Up - Kärcher STH 8.66 W Bedienungsanleitung

– Operate the machine only as instructed
by the manufacturer and in the condi-
tion it was delivered in.
– Never alter factory-set motor settings.
– Always wear gloves, ear protectors,
safety goggles, tight winter clothing and
firm shoes with anti-slip soles while
working.
– Never use the appliance in closed
rooms; do not tank up when the engine
is hot or running.
– Do not bring any parts of the body or
clothes in the vicinity of rotating or hot
parts of the appliance.
– Switch off engine; remove the ignition
key and ignition plug if you are not
working with the appliance or are leav-
ing the machine. The same is applica-
ble while performing setting,
maintenance or repairs.
– Let the engine cool down before storing
away the appliance in closed rooms.
– Store the appliance and the fuel at a
safe place away from sources of fire
(sparks, flame) and out of children's
reach.
– Replace defective exhausts, tank or
tank lids.
– Get the appliance repaired only from a
specialised workshop.
Safety Devices
Safety devices serve for the protection of the
user and must not be put out of operation or by-
passed with respect to their function.

Clutch lever for snail drive

The snail drive switches off when the user
releases this clutch lever.
This lever can be stopped in a depressed
state if the user presses the clutch lever for
travel drive and keeps it depressed. Both
the levers jump back as soon as the user
releases the clutch lever for the travelling
drive. The auger and travel drive are
switched off simultaneously.

Clutch lever for driving

The travel drive switches off when the user
releases this clutch lever.
Safety grid in the discharge shaft
The safety grid prevents intervention in the
discharge shaft.
Discharge flap

Figure 6

The discharge flap (2) prevent injuries from
ejected objects.

Proper use

This appliance is only to be used for clear-
ing snow from roads and other hard surfac-
es according to the descriptions and safety
instructions given in this Instruction Hand-
book.
– Any other use is in contravention of the
rules!
– Using the appliance in contravention of the
rules or making any high-handed changes
to the machine will absolve the manufactur-
er from any warranty liability.
– The user is responsible for damages to
third parties and their property caused
by using the appliance.

Before Startup

Unpack the appliance and assemble it
Check the contents of the pack before
unpacking.
Assemble the appliance according to
the instructions given at the end of this
Instructions Handbook.
Check oil level
Check oil level; refill engine oil if required
(see "Engine Instruction Booklet").

Start up

Danger
Risk of injury!
Before doing any work on the machine:
Switch off engine.
Wait till all the moving parts have come
to a stand-still.
Pull out the ignition key and the ignition
plug.
Allow engine to cool down.
Check the machine
Perform a visual inspection before each
use.
Check and ensure that all safety equip-
ment, operator control elements and
the corresponding clutch tensions/ca-
bles and screw fittings are not damaged
and are tight.
Replace damaged parts before opera-
tions.
Check clutches for snail and travel drive
(see "Maintenance tasks").
Check switching lever (see "Mainte-
nance tasks").
Check oil level
Check oil level; refill engine oil if required
(see "Engine Instruction Booklet").
Refuelling
Danger
Risk of explosion and fire!
– Only use the fuels specified in the Op-
erations Manual of the engine manufac-
turer.
– Do not use E85 fuel.
– Do not refuel the machine in enclosed
spaces.
– Smoking and naked flames are strictly
prohibited.
– Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot
open surfaces.
– Fuel up only when the engine is
switched off and is cold.
– Never tank up the fuel tank fully. Wipe
off spilled fuel.
– Store fuel only in suitable containers.
Fuel up (for type of fuel see "Engine In-
struction Booklet"); close the lid of the
tank and wipe off fuel residues.
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Check the tyre pressure
For transportation, the tyres may show a
higher level of air pressure.
Check air pressure in the tyres; adjust it
if required (approx. 1 bar).
Adjust the machine to suit the snow
and ground conditions
Adjusting the skids
Figure 4
The landing skids (1) can be used to adjust
the distance between the ground and the
clearing plate (4) in such a way that no
parts of the ground (such as soil or stones)
are picked up.
Loosen the nuts (2) on both the sides of
the appliance.
Adjust the landing skids according to
the underground surface: Set it lower
for uneven or loose parths; higher for
even roads and paths.
Fasten the landing skids with nuts (2) in
such a way that they uniformly touch
the ground from the bottom.

Operation

Safety instructions
Danger
Risk of injury!
– Keeps persons, especially children,
and pets away from the hazardous
zones.
– Operate the machine only in a safe and
perfect working condition.
– Always observe the safety distance to the
circling tool prescribed by the guide bar.
– Check the area where the machine is to
be used and remove all objects that can
get picked up and thrown out by the ma-
chine.
– Work only with adequate lighting.
– Only use the machine in walking speed.
– Work slowly and safely especially on un-
even or loose paths and while reversing.
– Adjust the distance between the snail
casing and the underground floor in
such a way that the appliance does not
pick up any foreign bodies (such as
stones).
Danger
Risk of suffocation on account of carbon
monoxide! Only operate the combustion
engine while out in the open.
Danger
Risk of fire! Keep the motor and exhaust
free of dirt and escaping oil.
Note: Follow the national/ local regulations
for the usage times (ask the local authori-
ties, if required).
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