Getting To Know The Machine; Description Of The Machine And Planned Use; Intended Use; Improper Use - Alpine ST 5148 Li Uso Y Mantenimiento

• Avoid being a disturbance
to the neighbourhood.
• Adhere strictly to the local
regulations governing the
disposal of packaging, oil,
fuel, filters, damaged parts
or any other element which
may have an impact on the
environment; this waste should
not be disposed of along with
standard household waste,
but must be disposed of
separately and sent to special
waste disposal facilities for
handling and recycling.
• When the machine is
withdrawn from service, do not
dump it in the environment,
but take it to a waste disposal
facility in accordance with the
local regulations in force.
2.6 RECYCLING
Do not throw electrical
equipment away with
domestic waste. According to
the European Directive 2012/19/
EC on electrical and electronic
equipment waste and its
implementation in compliance
with national standards, old
electrical equipment must be
collected separately, for eco-
compatible recycling. If electrical
equipment is disposed of in
a landfill or in the ground, the
harmful substances can reach
the aquifer and enter the food
chain, damaging your health
and wellbeing. For further
information on disposing of this
product, contact the competent
authority for the disposal of
domestic waste or your dealer.

3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE

3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
AND PLANNED USE
This machine is a snow thrower.
The machine is electrically powered. It is
equipped with a 48V rechargeable battery
pack. It should be recharged with a 230 V
c.a. current socket using a specific battery
charger (see the specific manual).
The electrical motor is activated by a starter lever
on the handle, activating the clearing auger. The
operator can drive the machine by holding it by
the handle where the starter lever is located,
always standing upright behind the machine.

3.1.1 Intended use

This machine has been designed and built to
remove and clear away snow from pavements,
gardens, drives and other ground-level surfaces.
The snow thrower must only be
used to remove snow.

3.1.2 Improper use

Any other usage not in keeping with the above-
mentioned ones may be hazardous and harm
persons and/or damage things. Examples of
improper use may include, but are not limited to:
• use of the machine on surfaces above ground
level, such as roofs on houses, garages,
porticoes or other structures or buildings.
• Activate the auger in the presence of materials
other than snow (e.g. soil, grass, pebbles, etc.),
• Pulling or pushing loads.
• Do not carry passengers.
IMPORTANT Improper use of the
machine will invalidate the warranty, relieve
the Manufacturer from all liabilities, and the
user will consequently be liable for all and
any damage or injury to himself or others.
3.1.3 User types
This machine is intended for use by
consumers, i.e. non-professional operators.
The machine is intended for "DIY" use only.
IMPORTANT The machine must
be used by one operator.
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