the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult
their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine. The
declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method
and may be used for comparing one tool with another. The declared vibration total value may
also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
Residual risks
Even when the machine is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual
risk factors. The following hazards may arise in connection with the power tool’s
construction and design:
1.
Damage to lungs if an effective dust mask is not worn.
2.
Damage to hearing if effective hearing protection is not worn.
2.3
OPERATION
·Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Always avoid the discharge chute opening.
·The snow thrower must never be used to remove anything but snow.
·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 set the stop switch in position“OFF”.
·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 in 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.
