Safety Regulations - Stiga ST 4851 AE Manuel D'utilisation

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1 TRAINING
Read these instructions
carefully before using
the machine.
Become acquainted
with the controls and the
proper use of the machine.
Learn how to stop the motor
quickly. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions
may result in fire and/
or serious injury. Save all
warnings and instructions
for future reference.
• Never allow children or
persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to
use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
• This appliance can be used
by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision or
instructions concerning use
of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the
hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
• Never use the machine if the
user is tired or unwell, or has
taken medicine, drugs, alcohol
or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and
compromise his judgement.
Bear in mind that the operator
or user is responsible for
accidents or unexpected
events occurring to other
people or their property. It is
the user's responsibility to
assess the potential risk of
the area where work is to be
carried out, and to take all
the necessary precautions
to ensure his own safety and
that of others, particularly
on slopes or rough, slippery
and unstable ground.
2.2 PREPARATION
Individual Protection
Devices (IPD)
• Do not use the snow
thrower without wearing
adequate clothing.
• Wear footwear that enables
good grip on slippery surfaces.
• Always wear protective
goggles or a visor during
use, maintenance or
repairs. The operation of
any powered machine can
result in foreign objects
being thrown into the eyes.
• Always use noise-proof
hearing protectors.
Work area/Machine
• Check the area to clean
well and remove any
obvious foreign bodies.
E.g. all doormats, sleds,
boards, wires, etc.
• Before starting the motor,
check you have disconnected
all the commands.
• Let engine and the snow
thrower adjust to outdoor
temperatures before
starting to clear snow.
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