Getting To Know The Machine; Description Of The Machine And Planned Use; Intended Use; Improper Use - Stiga ST 526 S Manuel D'utilisation

3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE

3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
AND PLANNED USE
This machine is a snow thrower.
The machine is equipped with a clearance
auger, protecting by a guard, that sends the
snow to a discharge chute. The auger is moved
by the engine that also drives the machine.
The machine is run using the controls
located on the dashboard.
The operator can run the machine and activate
all the main controls while staying upright in
the operator's position, behind the machine.

3.1.1 Intended use

This machine has been designed and built to
remove and clear away snow from pavements,
gardens, drives and other ground-level surfaces.
The snow thrower must only be
used to remove snow.

3.1.2 Improper use

Any other usage not in keeping with the above-
mentioned ones may be hazardous and harm
persons and/or damage things. Examples of
improper use may include, but are not limited to:
• 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.),
• Pulling or pushing loads.
• Transporting children or other passengers.
IMPORTANT Improper use of the
machine will invalidate the warranty, relieve
the Manufacturer from all liabilities, and the
user will consequently be liable for all and
any damage or injury to himself or others.
3.1.3 User types
This machine is intended for use by
consumers, i.e. non-professional operators.
The machine is intended for "DIY" use only.
IMPORTANT The machine must
be used by one operator.

3.2 SAFETY SIGNS

The machine has various symbols on it
(fig. 4). They are used to remind the operator
of the behaviour to follow to use it with
the necessary attention and caution.
Meaning of symbols:
WARNING!
WARNING! Read the instructions
before operating the machine.
DANGER! Keep hands and
feet away from rotating parts.
DANGER! Ejected objects. Do
not turn the discharge chute
towards onlookers or animals.
DANGER! Rotor turning.
Always keep away from the
snow discharge opening.
DANGER! Keep people,
children and animals away
from the work area.
WARNING! Disconnect the key and
read the instructions before carrying
out any maintenance or repair work.
DANGER! Never put your
hands inside the discharge
chute when the auger is in
motion. Stop the engine before
unclogging the discharge chute.
DANGER! Keep away
from hot surfaces.
DANGER! Engines emit toxic
carbon monoxide fumes. NEVER
start the engine indoors.
DANGER! The fuel is flammable
and explosive. Remove the key from
the ignition and allow the engine
to cool down before refuelling.
DANGER! Risk of fire or
explosion. Do not smoke, do not
use open flames or ignition.
DANGER! Always use
hearing protectors.
DANGER! Wear eye protections.
IMPORTANT Any damaged or illegible
decals must be replaced. Order replacement
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