Stihl ASP 100 Manuel D'utilisation page 29

4. For your safety
4.1 General
These safety regulations must
be observed when working with
the ride-on mower and attached
accessories.
Read the entire instruction
manual before using the
machine for the first time. Keep
the instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Please also observe the instruction
manual of the ride-on mower – particularly
the safety instructions in the section "For
your safety".
The safety instructions contained in this
instruction manual supplement the safety
instructions in the instruction manual of the
ride-on mower.
Caution – risk of accident!
The snow plough may only be used to
clear snow; its use for other purposes is
not permitted.
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy -
danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from
children.
Always keep warning and information
stickers clean and readable. Damaged or
missing stickers must be replaced by new,
original plates from your STIHL specialist
dealer. If a component is replaced with a
new component, ensure that the new
component is provided with the same
stickers.
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4.2 Before operation
Make sure that only persons who are
familiar with the instruction manual are
permitted to use the machine.
Ensure that you are familiar with all of the
controls of the accessory before use.
Before using the ride-on mower on snow
or ice-covered roads, snow chains should
be fitted on the wheels.
Snow chains are available as accessories
(see the section "Recommended
accessories").
Ensure that sufficient lighting is available
throughout the entire snow ploughing
procedure.
Familiarise yourself with the contour of the
area to be cleared beforehand. Avoid
depressions (holes, recesses, ripples,
etc.) at all times.
Check the area to be cleared thoroughly
and mark or remove all protruding
obstacles such as overhangs, flagstones,
edges, large stones, etc. Obstacles may
be hidden by snow.
Never use the machine with damaged
safety devices or with safety devices
removed.
Make sure that the locking lever is fully
engaged before each use if there is a snow
plough installed. ( 9.2)
Risk of injury!
Only operate the machine when properly
assembled.
Before using the machine, always carry
out a visual check to ensure that it is in
good operating condition.
"Good operating condition" means that the
machine is fully assembled, in particular:
– both gauge wheels are mounted,
– the protective cover on the snow plough
is installed and functional,
– the slide bar is installed and functional,
– all cotter pins are properly installed,
– all bolted connections are present and
securely tightened.
4.3 Working with your appliance
Caution – risk of injury!
After the mounting frame and the snow
plough have been attached, the handling
characteristics of the ride-on mower
change due to the increased length,
additional weight on the front axle (tyre
pressure) and modified centre of gravity.
Adjust the driving speed accordingly.
Caution – risk of injury!
There may be hidden obstacles under the
snow blanket to be cleared, therefore the
steering wheel must always be firmly held
with both hands when clearing snow.
Avoid abrupt steering and braking.
Always adapt the driving speed to the
external conditions. Because of the
reduced traction of the wheels on snow or
ice-covered roads, always select a slow
driving speed (walking speed).
The reduced traction of the wheels on
snow or ice-covered roads has the
following effects on the driving
characteristics:
– Longer braking distances.
– Strong understeer. When steering, the
ride-on mower may lose its course and
continue straight when the front wheels
are turned or follow a wider turning
radius.
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