ST 526 S Manuel D'utilisation page 112

Conduct
• Do not direct the discharge chute's opening
against the wind, or toward persons,
animals, vehicles, houses and similar, since
they can incur damages from the snow or
objects hidden in the snow. Do not allow
anybody to stand in front on the machine.
• Never use the snowplough close to
fences, cars, windows, glass fences, etc.
without having first correctly adjusted
the deflector of the discharge chute.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the
rotating parts. Always keep a distance from
the opening of the snow discharge chute.
Keep the discharge chute clean at all times.
• If the snowplough hits foreign bodies or
shows abnormal vibrations, switch off
the engine, remove the key, wait until the
moving parts come to a halt and carefully
check the machine to see if it shows any
signs of damage. Typically, vibrations
are a symptom of a problem. Repair any
damages before using the machine again.
• Before going away from the machine,
disconnect all controls and remove the
ignition key from its seat on the machine.
• Before performing repair, cleaning,
inspection or adjustment operations,
switch off the engine, remove the key and
wait until the moving parts come to a halt
(except otherwise explicitly provided in
the instructions). Disconnect the cables
of the electric engine. (Optional)
• Do not touch the parts of the engine that
heat up during operation. Risk of burns.
• Do not use the machine at high transport
speed on slippery surfaces. Exercise
caution when reversing. Look behind you
to make sure there are no obstacles before
and during operations in reverse gear.
• Deactivate the auger when the machine
is transported or not used.
• Always make sure that it is correctly
balanced and that the handle is firmly
gripped. Always walk, do not run.
Restrictions of use
• Do not use the machine diagonally on a
slope. Always move from top to bottom,
then from bottom to top. Exercise
caution when changing the direction
on a slope. Avoid steep slopes.
• Do not use the machine if there are
not enough protections or if the safety
devices are not set up correctly.
• Do not disconnect or tamper with
the installed safety systems.
• Do not change the engine adjustments, or
exceed the maximum rpm. If the engine
is forced to run at an excessive speed,
the risk of personal injury increases.
• Do not overload the machine by
driving it at a very high speed.
• Do not insert your hands inside the discharge
or auger before having first switched
off the engine and removed the key.
2.4 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
AND TRANSPORT
Servicing the machine on a regular basis
and correct storage help maintaining
the safety of the machine.
Faulty or worn-out parts must always
be replaced and never repaired. Only use
original parts: using parts that are not
original or installed incorrectly affects
machine safety, and can therefore cause
accidents or personal injury and relieve the
Manufacturer of all obligations and liability.
Maintenance
• If the tank can be emptied,
perform this operation outdoors
and when the motor is cold.
• To reduce the risk of fire, check for oil
and/or fuel leaks on a regular basis.
Storage
• Never leave fuel in the tank if the machine
is stored in a building where the fuel
vapours can come into contact with open
flames, sparks or sources of heat.
• Let the engine cool down before
storing the snowplough indoors.
• Always refer to the operating instructions
for important details if the snowplough
must be stored for long periods
Transport
• If the machine must be transported on a
truck or trailer, always use access ramps of
adequate resistance, width and length.
• Load the machine with the motor
switched off and pushed by an
adequate number of people.
• During transport, close the fuel tap (if
available) and properly secure the machine to
the transport vehicle using ropes or chains.
2.5 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Protecting the environment must be a
significant and top priority for machine
use, to the benefit of civil co-habitation
and of the environment that we live in.
• Avoid being an element of disturbance
to the surrounding area.
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