AL-KO ST 4048 Manuel D'utilisation page 30

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7.2 Switching the appliance on and off (16)
Only switch on the appliance when it is on level
ground. The ground must be free of foreign bod-
ies such as stones. Do not lift or tilt the appliance
for starting.
Switching on the appliance
1. Switching on the power supply: see chapter
6.4 "Switching the power supply on and
off (13)", page 29.
2. Press the safety button (16/1) and hold (16/a).
3. Pull the motor switch bracket (16/2) towards
the handlebar (16/3) (16/b). The motor and
clearing paddle are started.
4. Release the safety button while holding the
motor switch bracket.
NOTE The motor switch bracket does not
lock in place. Hold onto the handlebar throughout
the entire working period.
Switching off the appliance
1. Release the motor switch bracket. It automat-
ically returns to its initial position.
2. Wait for the clearing paddle to come to a
standstill.
3. Switching off the power supply: see chapter
6.4 "Switching the power supply on and
off (13)", page 29.
WARNING! Danger from rotating appli-
ance parts! Reaching into rotating appliance
parts will result in serious injuries!
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Never reach into rotating parts.
7.3 Using the LED light (17)
Adjusting the height of the LED light
1. Press the LED light (17/1) upwards or down-
wards (17/a) until the desired lighting of the
work area is achieved.
Switching the LED light on and off
1. Pressing the toggle switch (17/2):
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Position I: Light on.
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Position 0: Light off.
CAUTION! Danger of glare! Eyes can be
dazzled by the glare of the LED light.
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Never look into the light of the switched-on
LED light.
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Never direct the LED light at other persons or
animals.
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8 WORK INSTRUCTIONS
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Clear immediately after the snow has fallen
while it is still loose. Later, the lower layer be-
comes icy and makes snow clearing difficult.
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If possible, turn the discharge channel so that
the snow is blown away in the wind direction.
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Clear the snow so that the cleared tracks
overlap slightly.
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If the snow is heavy and wet or very deep,
only clear half the clearing width and push
the snow blower slowly forwards. This pre-
vents clogging.
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Before use, the wheels and the discharge
channel can be sprayed with an non-stick
spray (ski wax, Teflon, silicone) to avoid clog-
ging. Check the environmental and appliance
compatibility of the spray and comply with the
manufacturer's instructions on the label of the
spray.
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Clean a clogged snow blower with a scraper
or stick, but never with your fingers. Com-
pletely switch off the snow blower before-
hand.
9 MAINTENANCE AND CARE
WARNING! Risk of injury during mainte-
nance work. Improper maintenance can result in
serious injury and damage to the appliance.
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Have repairs to the appliance carried out only
by qualified companies.
CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged
and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work.
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Switch off the appliance and remove the re-
chargeable battery.
IMPORTANT! Danger of damage from lubri-
cation. The appliance was lubricated before de-
livery; any further lubrication can damage the ap-
pliance.
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Do not lubricate the appliance.
9.1 Maintenance schedule
Before every use
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Carry out a visual inspection before each
use.
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Check the safety devices, control elements,
cables and all screw connections for damage
and secure fitting.
Work instructions
ST 4048