Machine Information - Stiga ST 1145 E Gebrauchsanweisung

(Translation of the Original Instructions)
1 INTRODUCTION
Read the instruction manual carefully
before starting the machine
1 1 STRUCTURE OF THE MANUAL
This manual is made up of the cover, the table of
contents, a section containing all the figures and
explanatory text.
Contents are divided into chapters, headings and
subheadings.
This manual contains a number of tables relating
to different motors (if envisaged).
To facilitate reading, highlight the data which
applies to your machine/engine.
Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are num-
bered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures are marked A,
B, C, etc.
A reference to a figure is written (2).
A reference to component A in figure 2 is written
(2:C).
Headings
The headings in these instructions for use are
numbered in accordance with the following
example:
"2.1 INTENDED USE" is a subheading of "2 GET-
TING TO KNOW THE MACHINE" and is included
under this heading.
When referring to headings, usually only the relati-
ve number is specified, e.g. "See 2.1.1".
1 2 SYMBOLS
WARNING symbol Failure to observe
the instructions provided may result in
serious injury and/or material damage
MANDATORY symbol Used to indicate
that an operation is mandatory
PROHIBITION symbol. Used to indicate
that an operation is prohibited
NOTE symbol Indicates information or
details which are particularly important
REFERENCE symbol Indicates a refe-
rence to information, the note alongsi-
de indicates where the nformation can
be found
ENGLISH
1 3 TAKING CARE OF THE MANUAL
Keep the manual in good, legible condition, in a
place which is known and easily accessible to the
machine user.

2 MACHINE INFORMATION

This machine is a snow thrower designed to remo-
ve and clear away snow.
The machine runs on electricity. It comes com-
plete with a power unit with plug which must be
connected to a 230 VAC power supply.
The electric motor, activated by a starter lever on
the handle, activates the snow clearing auger.
To run the machine the operator must take hold of
the handle where the starter lever is found, then
proceed in an upright position behind the machine.
2 1 INTENDED USE
This machine has been designed and built to
remove and clear away snow from pavements,
drives and other ground-level surfaces.
The machine must be used by one ope-
rator
2 1 1 DEFINITION OF THE TYPE OF USER
This machine is designed for use by the general
public, i.e. non-professional operators.
This machine is intended for "hobby use".
2 2 IMPROPER USE
Any other use, different to the uses cited above,
may be dangerous and cause injury and/or mate-
rial damage.
Improper uses (by way of example and not limited
to) are:
• Use of the machine on surfaces above ground
level, such as roofs on houses, garages,
porticoes or other structures or buildings.
• Activate the auger in the presence of materials
other than snow (e.g. soil, grass, pebbles, etc.),
Improper use will render the warran-
ty null and void and the Manufacturer
shall be exonerated from all liability,
with all responsibility for damages or
injuries to self or third parties being
transferred to the user
EN
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