Getting To Know The Machine; Description Of The Machine And Planned Use; Intended Use; Improper Use - Stiga ST 700 Li 4 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

Even when the tool is used as prescribed it
is not possible to eliminate all residual risk
factors. The following hazards may arise in
connection with the 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.
3. Health defects resulting from vibration
emission if the power tool is being used over
longer period of time or not adequately managed
and properly maintained.
WARNING! This
electromagnetic field during operation. This field
may under some circumstances interfere with
active or passive medical implants. To reduce
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.

4. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE

4.1 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 impeller.
The operator can drive the machine by holding it
by the handle where the starter lever is located,
always standing upright behind the machine.

4.1.1 Intended use

This machine was designed and manufactured
for:
• shovelling, clearing and ejecting snow from
footpaths, driveways and other ground-level
surfaces;
• use by one operator.

4.1.2 Improper use

Any other use, other than those mentioned above,
may be dangerous and cause harm to persons
and/or damage to property. Examples of improper
use may include, but are not limited to:
• use of the machine for sweeping;
machine produces
• use of the machine on surfaces above ground
level, such as roofs on houses, garages,
porticoes or other structures or buildings.
• activating the impeller in the presence of
materials other than snow (e.g. soil, grass,
pebbles, etc.).
• carrying children or other passengers, using the
machine with more than one person.
WARNING
Improper use of the machine will void the warranty
and any liability on the part of the manufacturer,
placing on the user the responsibility for any
damage or injury caused to himself or to third
an
parties.

4.2 SAFETY SIGNS

The machine has various symbols on it
(Fig. 1). They are used to remind the operator
of the behaviour to follow to use it with
the necessary attention and caution.
Meaning of symbols:
EN - 7
WARNING! DANGER! The
failure to use this machine
correctly can be hazardous
for oneself and others.
WARNING! Read the
instruction manual before
using the machine.
Use ear protection
devices and eyewear.
.
Don't expose to rain
DANGER! Rotor turning.
Always keep away from the
snow discharge opening.
DANGER! Keep hands and
feet away from rotating parts.
DANGER! Never put your
hands inside the discharge
chute when the auger is in
motion. Stop the engine before
unclogging the discharge chute.