ST 515 E, Operator'S Manual

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EN - 3
Power supply
• Before each operation,
check the power supply
cable and extension are not
damaged and are not showing
signs of wear or aging.
• Never use the machine if
the power supply cable or
extension are damaged or
worn. A damaged or worn
cable can cause contact
with powered parts.
• Connect the snow thrower
to electricity sockets that are
earthed. The earthing must
trigger at 30 mA max. Connect
the snow thrower to a cable
certified for external use.
• Check the mains voltage
corresponds to the
power supply voltage.
• Permanent connection of any
electrical device to the building
mains must be carried out
by a qualified electrician, in
compliance with the standards
in force. Improper connection
can cause serious personal
harm, including death.
• The machine plug must be
compatible with the current
socket. Never change the
plug. Do not use adaptors
with machinery equipped with
an earthing. Non-modified
plugs that are suitable for
the sockets reduce the
risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with the
earthed surfaces, such as
tubing, radiators, kitchens,
fridges. The risk of electric
shock increases if your
body comes in contact
with earthed surfaces.
2.3 DURING OPERATION
Work Area
• Do not use the machine
in environments at risk of
explosion, in the presence
of flammable liquids, gas or
powder. Electrical contacts
and mechanical friction can
generate sparks that can
ignite the powder or vapours.
• Work only in daylight or
with good artificial light in
good visibility conditions.
• Keep persons, children and
animals away from the working
area. Get another adult to keep
the children under supervision.
• Exercise extreme caution
when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads.
Stay alert for hidden hazards.
• Look out for traffic when using
the machine near the road.
Behaviour
• Do not place the discharge
chute against the wind, or at
people, animals, vehicles,
houses and anything else
that could be damaged by the
snow or by objects hidden
in the snow. Never allow
anyone in front of the unit.
• Never use the snow
thrower near fences, cars,
windows, glass enclosures,
etc. without having first
adjusted the deflector on
the discharge chute.
• Keep hands and feet away
from rotating parts. Always
keep your distance from the
snow discharge chute.
• If the snow thrower strikes
foreign bodies or displays
anomalous vibrations,
disconnect the machine from
the electrical mains, wait the