Kärcher 1.332-101, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Operating Manual – Snowthrower English
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Information on the
identification plate
This information is very important for
later identification of the machine
when ordering spare parts and when
using the Customer Service.
You will find the identification plate in
the vicinity of the engine.
Copy all the information on this
identification plate into the following
space.
Various models are described in
these operating instructions. These
models are designated as STH 953,
STH 5.56, STH 8.66, STH 10.66 C
(see general survey on the fold-out
page).
For your safety
Use the machine properly
This machine is intended only for
use
– as a snow-clearing machine to
remove snow from hard-surfaced
paths and flat ground
– in accordance with the
specifications and safety
instructions given in these
operating instructions.
All other usages are considered to
be contrary to the intended purpose
of the machine.
Usage of the machine contrary to its
intended purpose or the making of
unauthorized changes to the
machine rule out any liability on the
part of the manufacturer.
The user is liable for damage to third
persons and their property which
occurs as a result of use of the
machine.
General notes on safety
As user of this machine, read these
operating instructions through
carefully before using the machine
for the first time. Follow these
instructions and keep them safe for
later use or in case of a change of
ownership.
Do not allow any person under the
age of 16 to handle this machine (it is
possible that local regulations define
the minimum age of the user).
Keep other people, especially
children, and domestic animals away
from the danger area.
Pay attention to national regulations
in force if you are in charge of the
machine on public roads or paths.
Never use the machine to transport
someone.
When you are working with the
machine, wear gloves, protective
goggles, closely fitting winter
clothing and robust footwear with
non-slip soles.
Never refuel the machine in an
enclosed space or when the engine
is running or hot.
Never allow parts of the body or
clothing to come close to rotating or
hot parts of the machine.
Turn off the engine, remove the
ignition key and the spark-plug
connector whenever
– you are not working with the
machine
– you leave it for a time or
– you make adjustments to it or
undertake maintenance or repair
work.
Let the engine cool down before you
park the machine in an enclosed
space.
Store the machine and fuel in a safe
place
– away from sources of fire (sparks,
flames)
– inaccessible to children
Have the machine repaired only by a
professional workshop.
Safety features
Figure 1
Safety devices are provided for your
protection and must always function
properly. You may not remove,
change or circumvent them.
Coupling lever for the drive
system (2)
The drive system switches off if the
user releases his hold on this
coupling lever.
Coupling lever for the worm
drive (1)
This lever can be locked into the
pressed-down position if the user
presses the coupling lever for the
drive system (2) and keeps it down.
As soon as the user lets go of the
lever (2), both levers jump back;
worm drive and drive system are
simultaneously switched off.
Coupling bar (1)
(STH 953)
When the user releases hold of this
bar, the worm drive switches off and
the machine comes to a halt.
Protective grid in the throw-out
chute
The protective grid stops you from
reaching into the throw-out chute.
Symbols on the machine
At various places on the machine
you will find safety and warning
notices represented by symbols or
pictograms. The symbols have the
following precise meanings:
Risk of injury or
damage to property.