Getting To Know The Machine - Stiga ST 1131 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 (4).
A reference to component A in figure 4
(4:A).
Headings
The headings in these instructions for use are
numbered in accordance with the following
example:
"3.2 PREPARATION" is a subheading of "3
SAFETY REGULATIONS" and is included under
this heading.
When referring to headings, usually only the rela-
tive number is specified, e.g. "See 7.6.2".
1 2 SYMBOLS USED IN THIS MANUAL
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 refer-
ence to information, the note alongside
indicates where the information can be
found
ENGLISH
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Keep the manual in good, legible condition, in a
place which is known and easily accessible to the
machine user.
This machine is a snow thrower designed to
remove and clear away snow.
The machine runs on electricity. It comes complete
with a power cable and plug which must be con-
nected to a 230 VAC power socket.
The electric motor, started by a switch on the
handle, activates the snow clearing auger.
To run the machine the operator must take hold of
the handle with starter switch in one hand and the
handgrip on the stem with the other, then proceed
in an upright position with the handle of the ma-
chine to his side.
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is written
This machine has been designed and built to
remove and clear away snow from pavements,
drives and other ground-level surfaces.
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 ma-
chine is intended for "hobby use".
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Any other use, different to the uses cited above,
may be dangerous and cause injury and/or materi-
al 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, porti-
coes or other structures or buildings.
• Activate the auger in the presence of materials
other than snow (e.g. soil, grass, pebbles, etc.),
TAKING CARE OF THE MANUAL
2 GETTING TO KNOW THE
MACHINE
INTENDED USE
The machine must be used by one op-
erator
IMPROPER USE
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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