General Aspects - Stiga SH 500 Li 48-Serie Gebrauchsanweisung

WARNING!: READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THOROUGHLY
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference.
INDEX

1. GENERAL ASPECTS ............................................. 1

2. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............................ 2
3. SNOW THROWER SAFETY REGULATIONS ......... 4
4. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ..................... 6
4.1 Description of the machine and planned use.. 6
4.2 Safety signs .................................................... 7
4.3 Product identification label ............................. 7
4.4 Main components ........................................... 8
5. ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 8
5.1 Assembly components ................................... 8
5.2 ADJUSTMENT of the front handle ................. 8
5.3 Assembling the snow thrower ........................ 8
5.4 Telescopic rod adjustment .............................. 8
6. CONTROLS ........................................................... 8
6.1 Motor start / stop ON / OFF switch ................. 8
6.2 OPERATING CONTROL LEVERS ................. 9
7. USING THE MACHINE ........................................... 9
7.1 Preliminary procedures .................................. 9
7.2 Safety checks ................................................. 9
7.3 Start-up .......................................................... 9
7.4 Operation ....................................................... 9
7.5 Stop................................................................ 9
7.6 Advice on operation ..................................... 10
7.7 After operation .............................................. 10
8. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................................... 10
8.1 General information ...................................... 10
8.2 Battery.......................................................... 10
8.3 Cleaning the machine................................... 11
8.4 Nuts and bolts .............................................. 11
9. STORAGE ............................................................. 11
9.1 Storing the machine ..................................... 11
9.2 Storing the battery ........................................ 11
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION .................. 11
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ............................... 11
12. WARRANTY COVERAGE......................................12
13. MAINTENANCE TABLE ........................................ 12
14. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION................................ 13
15. ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST ........................... 13
15.1 Batteries ....................................................... 13
15.2 Battery charger............................................. 13
15.3 Suspender / harness .................................... 13
1. GENERAL ASPECTS
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain important
information regarding safety and operation and
are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT These give details
or further information on what has been previously
indicated and aim to prevent damage to the
machine or cause other damage.
The symbol
compliance with the warning could lead to
personal and/or third party injury and or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with
grey spots indicate the optional characteristics
not on all models documented in this manual.
Check if the characteristic is on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the
machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side,
this refers to the operator's working position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are
numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
The components indicated in the figures are
identified with letters A, B, C, and so on.
Reference to component C in figure 2 is indicated
with the wording: "See fig. 2.C" or simply
"(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only. The actual
pieces can differ from those illustrated in this
document.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph "2.1 Training"
is a subtitle of "2. Safety regulations". References
to titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant number.
Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1".
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