Stiga COMPACT LINE SNOW REX - Manual (Page 4)

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1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine. They are
there to remind you of the care and attention required in use.
This is what the symbols mean:
Warning.
Read and understand the owner’s manual before
using this machine.
Danger - rotating auger.
Danger - rotating fan.
Keep hands out of discharge chute.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Keep bystanders at a safe distance from the machine.
Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders.
Remove the key, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
consult technical literature before performing repairs
or maintenance.
Risk of burns.
Use hearing protection.
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 GENERAL
• Please read through these instructions carefully. Learn all
the controls and the correct use of the machine.
• Never allow children or anyone who is not familiar with
these instructions to use the snow thrower. Local
regulations may impose restrictions as regards the age of
the driver.
• Never use the machine if others, particularly children or
animals, are in the vicinity.
• Remember that the driver is responsible for accidents that
happen to other people or their property.
• Be careful not to trip or fall, especially when reversing
the machine.
• Never use the snow thrower under the influence of
alcohol or medication and if you are tired or ill.
2.2 PREPARATIONS
• Check the area to be cleared and remove any loose or
foreign objects.
• Disengage all controls before starting the engine.
• Never use the snow thrower unless properly dressed.
Wear footwear that improves your grip on a slippery
surface.
• Warning – Petrol is highly inflammable.
a. Always store petrol in containers that are made
especially for this purpose.
b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never
smoke when filling or topping up.
c. Fill with petrol before starting the engine. Never
remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine
is running or still warm.
d. Screw the filler cap on tightly and wipe up any spilt
petrol.
• Adjust the height of the auger housing to ensure it stays
above gravel paths.
• Never, under any circumstances, make adjustments while
the engine is running (unless otherwise specified in the
instructions).
• Allow the snow thrower to adjust to the outdoor
temperature before using it.
• Always use protective goggles or a visor during use,
maintenance and service.
2.3 OPERATION
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Always
avoid the discharge chute opening.
• Be careful when driving on or crossing gravel paths,
pavements and roads. Be aware of hidden dangers and
traffic.
• Never direct the discharge chute towards a public road or
traffic.
• If the snow thrower hits a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug cable and carefully inspect the
machine for damage. Repair the damage before using the
machine again.
• If the machine starts vibrating abnormally, stop the
engine and look for the cause. Vibration is normally a
sign of something wrong.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:
a. If the machine steers away from the driving position.
b. If the auger housing or discharge chute is blocked and
must be cleaned.
c. Before beginning repairs or adjustments.
• Always make sure the rotating parts have stopped and all
the controls are disengaged before cleaning, repairing or
inspection.
• Before leaving the machine unattended, disengage all the
controls, put it into neutral gear, stop the engine and
remove the ignition key.
• Never run the engine indoors except when taking it in and
out of its place of storage. In this case ensure the door to
the storage place is open. Exhaust fumes are toxic.
• Never drive across a slope. Move from the top down, and
from the bottom to the top. Be careful when changing
direction on a slope. Avoid steep slopes.
• Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or
without the safety devices in place.
• Existing safety devices must not be disconnected or
disengaged.
• Do not alter the engine’s regulator setting and do not race
the engine. The possibility of personal injury increases
when the engine is run at high revs.
• Never use the snow thrower near enclosures, cars,
windowpanes, slopes etc. without properly setting the
discharge chute deflector.
• Always keep children away from areas to be cleared. Get
another adult to keep the children under supervision.
• Do not overload the machine by driving it too fast.
• Take care when reversing. Look behind you before and
during reversing to check for any obstacles.
• Never point the discharge chute towards bystanders. Do
not allow anyone to stand in front of the machine.