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4. Table of Contents
1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................................3
1.1 Please read the manual .............................................................................................................3
1.2 Identification data – ELIET SNOWBOB 9018T ......................................................................3
2. Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................3
2.1 Warranty card ...............................................................................................................................3
3. Welcome ............................................................................................................................................ 4
4. Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................. 5
5. Safety symbols ..................................................................................................................................7
5.1 For your information...................................................................................................................7
5.2 Caution .........................................................................................................................................7
5.3 Warning ........................................................................................................................................7
6. Main parts .......................................................................................................................................... 8
6.1 Overall view ................................................................................................................................. 8
6.2 Handlebars.................................................................................................................................. 9
6.3 Snow cutter head ...................................................................................................................... 11
6.4 225° variable blow chute ....................................................................................................... 12
6.5 Engine ......................................................................................................................................... 12
6.6 Hydrostatic pump and engines ............................................................................................. 13
7. Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Safety messages ........................................................................................................................ 14
7.2 Safety features .......................................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Safety instructions ................................................................................................................... 16
7.3.1 General safety instructions .............................................................................................. 16
7.3.2 Careful and proper use .................................................................................................... 17
7.3.3 Responsibility ....................................................................................................................18
7.3.4 Ergonomics......................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ........................................................................20
7.3.6 Danger zone ....................................................................................................................... 21
7.3.7 Periodic maintenance ....................................................................................................... 21
7.3.8 In harmony with nature .................................................................................................. 22
8. Dealer’s duties ................................................................................................................................ 23
9. Operating instructions .................................................................................................................. 24
9.1 Preliminary checks ................................................................................................................... 24
9.2 Work site .................................................................................................................................... 25
9.3 Preparing the machine .......................................................................................................... 25
9.3.1 Refuelling ............................................................................................................................ 25
9.3.2 Replenishing hydrostatic oil .......................................................................................... 26
9.4 Starting the petrol engine .................................................................................................... 27
9.5 Turning the engine off ........................................................................................................... 29
9.6 Working with the machine .................................................................................................... 29
