ST SH 500 Li 48 Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 107

One led on: the machine's electrical
circuit is activated (Fig. 6.B)
The machine is ready for use.
Both Leds on: the machine is in action
(Fig. 6.B-6.C).
Leds off: The
completely deactivated.
IMPORTANT Do not keep
your finger on the button when
moving the machine to avoid
accidentally enabling the machine.
The "Attention" icon (Fig.6.D) lights up
in the event of a machine failure (see
the Identification of problems table,
par. 14).
6.2 OPERATING CONTROL LEVERS
The operating control lever (Fig.7.A) allows to
operate the snow thrower device.
The activation of the operating control lever is
possible only if the operating locking lever is
pressed (Fig. 7.B).
7. USING THE MACHINE
Before starting to work , it's necessary to carry out
several checks and operations to ensure you can
work efficiently and in maximum safety.
7.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
7.1.1 Battery check and recharging
Before each use:
• check the battery charge status according to the
instructions in the battery booklet.
7.1.2 Use of the harness / suspender
The harness must be put on before hooking
the machine into the appropriate attachment
(Fig.8A-8B) and the strap must be adjusted
according to the height and build of the
7.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Always carry out the safety checks before
use.
electric circuit is
operator.
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7.2.1 General
functionality check
Object
Press the release
button (Fig. 7.B.).
Press the starter lever.
Test driving
Release the starter lever.
If any of the results fail to match the
indications provided in the following table, do
not use the machine! Take it to a service centre
to be checked and repaired if necessary.
7.3 START-UP
The impeller starts to rotate when the
snow thrower starts. Keep people a safe
distance away and check the impeller is not
touching stones or objects that could be
launched.
1. Open the access door to the battery
compartment (Fig.9.A) and insert the battery
by pushing it all the way down until you hear
the "click" that locks it in position and ensures
electrical contact (Fig.9.B).
2. Press the power button (Fig.6.A) and then the
start and release levers (Fig.7.A-7.B).
If the impeller is blocked, do not attempt
to operate the motor.
The machine is equipped with an automatic
"Motor save" protection; when inserted,
wait for a few minutes before re-starting the
machine.
7.4 OPERATION
Moving forward removing snow.
While working, the machine must always
be held firmly by the handles.
Always stop the motor before proceeding
with the release operations.
NOTE During use, the battery is protected
against total drainage with a protective device
that switches off the machine and stops it from
working.
7.5 STOP
To stop the machine:
safety and impeller
Result
The motor starts and the
impeller starts to rotate.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
The motor and impeller
stop immediately.