Safety instructions
3. Always observe the precise instructions given
in the owner manual if the snow blower is to
be placed into storage for a prolonged period.
4. Leave all safety and operating instruction
signs on the appliance, and renew them, if
necessary.
5. Allow the appliance to run for a few minutes
after finishing snow clearing to prevent freez-
ing of the header/drive wheel.
3.2
Safety instructions relating to operation
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Use the appliance only for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Always replace defective parts
with original spare parts from the manufactur-
er. If the appliance is operated with worn or
defective parts, guarantee claims against the
manufacturer are excluded.
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In the following cases, switch off the engine,
wait for the appliance to come to a standstill
and disconnect the spark plug connector:
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When leaving the machine
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During cleaning and maintenance work
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Before starting adjustment work
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In the event of malfunctions
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Before clearing blockages
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Before unclogging
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After contact with foreign objects
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If malfunctions and unusual vibrations oc-
cur in the appliance
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Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
■
Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injury to the head and limbs as well as
to avoid hearing impairment.
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The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements. Never
wear loose items of clothing or accessories
that could be drawn into the appliance, e.g.
scarves.
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The personal protective equipment compris-
es:
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Hearing protection and protective eye-
wear
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Sturdy, non-slip shoes
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Protective gloves
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Keep hands, feet, other limbs and clothing
away from the rotating clearing paddle, trans-
port auger and discharge wheel.
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Observe the local working time regulations in
force.
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Do not leave the operational appliance unsu-
pervised.
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Never clear snow from roofs.
3.3
Handling of petrol and oil
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Risk of explosion and fire:
An escaping petrol/air mixture can cause an
explosive atmosphere. Deflagration, explo-
sion and fire can lead to serious and even fa-
tal injuries if fuel is not handled properly. Ob-
serve the following:
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Do not smoke when dealing with petrol.
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Only handle petrol out of doors and never
in enclosed spaces.
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It is essential to heed the code of conduct
stated below.
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Only transport and store petrol and oil in con-
tainers approved for that purpose. Ensure
that children have no access to stored petrol
and oil.
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In order to avoid ground contamination (envi-
ronmental protection) when filling, ensure
that no petrol or oil enters the soil. Use a fun-
nel for filling.
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Never fill the appliance in enclosed spaces.
Petrol vapours may gather at ground level,
and thereby result in a deflagration or even
an explosion.
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Immediately wipe any spilled petrol off the
appliance and the ground. Allow textiles used
to wipe off petrol to dry in a well ventilated
place before disposing of them. Otherwise,
sudden self-ignition may occur.
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If petrol has been spilled, petrol vapours oc-
cur. For this reason, do not start the engine
at the same location and move it at least 3 m
away.
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Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products.
Do not inhale petrol vapours. When filling, al-
ways wear protective gloves. Change and
clean protective clothing regularly.
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Ensure that your clothing does not come into
contact with petrol. If petrol has got onto your
clothing, change it immediately.
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Never open the fuel tank cap while the en-
gine is running or hot.
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