During Use - Stiga ST 1145 E Gebrauchsanweisung

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DURING USE

Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts
Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times
Exercise extreme caution when opera-
ting on or crossing gravel drives, walks
or roads
Stay alert for hidden hazards
Look out for traffic when using the ma-
chine near the road
Turn off the motor and unplug the ma-
chine from the mains:
a
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for any damage and make any
necessary repairs before restarting and
operating the machine.
b
If the machine should start to vibrate ab-
normally. (Seek the cause of vibrations
immediately and rectify the problem).
Vibrations usually indicate a problem.
c
Whenever you leave the operating position;
d
Before unclogging and cleaning the auger
housing;
e
Before making any repairs, adjustments or
inspections on the machine.
Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting
the machine, make certain the auger
and all moving parts have stopped and
that the clutches are disengaged
Never mow across the face of the slope
When mowing on a slope, proceed
up and down the slope as opposed to
across it, taking great care when chan-
ging directions that may cause the
machine to slide sideways, roll over or
otherwise cause loss of control
Avoid steep slopes
Exercise caution in the proximity of clif-
fs, ditches or embankments
The machine may overturn if a wheel
drives over the edge or the edge gives
way
Exercise maximum caution when rever-
sing and working in reverse
Look behind you both before and du-
ring reversing to make sure there are
no obstacles
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ENGLISH
Carefully indicate the presence of kerbs
or fixed objects which maybe hidden by
the snow and could come into contact
with the machine causing situations of
instability or danger
Never operate the machine if guards
and/or other safety protective devices
are damaged or are not in place
Exercise added caution when using the
snow thrower near glass screens, cars,
windows, etc
Keep children and animals away from
the working area
Get another adult to keep the children
under supervision
Do not overload the machine capacity
by attempting to clear snow at too fast
a rate
Never operate the machine at high tran-
sport speeds on slippery surfaces
Never direct the discharge chute
against the wind or toward people, ani-
mals, vehicles, buildings or any other
areas where damage can occur caused
by the snow or objects hidden in the
snow, especially when working on gra-
vel paths/drives Never allow anyone to
stand in front of the machine
Disengage the auger when the machi-
ne is being transported or is not being
used
Mow only in daylight or with good artifi-
cial light in good visibility conditions
Do not use the machine in bad weather,
especially if there is a risk of lightning
Always be sure of your footing, and
keep a firm hold on the handle.
Walk - never run!
Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or overspeed the engine
Never disengage or tamper with the sa-
fety systems
WARNING - In the event of failures or
accidents when working with the ma-
chine, stop the engine immediately
and move the machine away to avoid
(Translation of the Original Instructions)