Preliminary Procedures; During Operation; Maintenance, Storage; Battery / Battery Charger - ST EL 340 Li 48L Manuel D'utilisation

2.2

PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

• Always wear suitable work attire, hard-wearing safety
footwear with non-slip soles and long trousers. Do
not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Wear hearing protection devices.
• Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, bracelets,
loose flowing clothing, laces or ties or any hanging or
flapping accessory that could catch in the machine
or in any objects or materials in the work area.
• Tie your hair back if it is long.
• Wear protective gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and
remove anything that could be thrown by the
machine or damage the blade/rotating units
(stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.)
2.3

DURING OPERATION

• Do not use the machine in environments at risk
of explosion, in the presence of flammable
liquids, gas or powder. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Do not expose the machine to rain or wet
environments. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Work only in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions.
• Avoid working with wet grass, in the rain and when
there is a risk of a thunderstorm, especially lightening.
• Pay careful attention to uneven ground
(hills, dips), slopes, hidden hazards and
obstacles that could limit visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines, ditches or embankments.
The machine could overturn if a wheel slides
over the edge or if the earth gives way.
• Always mow across a slope and never up and
down. Being very careful when changing direction,
making sure you have firm footage and that the
wheels do not hit any obstacles (such as stones,
branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the machine
to slide sideways or make you lose control of it.
• The machine must not be used on slopes over
20°, regardless of the mowing direction.
• Do not incline the lawnmower during
ignition. Ignite the machine on a flat surface
without obstacles or high grass.
• Exercise caution when pulling the lawnmower
towards you or moving backwards. Look behind
you to make sure there are no obstacles.
• Never run, always walk.
• Do not allow the lawnmower to pull you along.
• Always keep hands and feet away from the blade,
when starting and when using the machine.
• Keep away from the discharge opening.
• Never operate the machine with damaged, missing
or incorrectly assembled guards (grass catcher,
side discharge guards,
• Never disengage, deactivate, remove or tamper
with the safety systems/micro switches installed.
If something breaks or an accident occurs during
mowing, turn off the motor immediately and move the
machine away to prevent further damage; if an
accident occurs with injuries or third parties are
injured, carry out the first aid measures most suitable
for the situation immediately and contact the medical
rear discharge guards).
authorities for any necessary health care. Carefully
remove any debris which could cause damage or injury
to persons or animals if ignored.
2.4

MAINTENANCE, STORAGE

Ensure regular maintenance and correct storage to
maintain machine safety and high performance levels.
• Every time you finish working, check there are no loose
or damaged components. If necessary, replace the
damaged components and tighten any screws and
loose bolts or contact the authorised service centre.
• Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts.
Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and
never repaired. Use original replacement parts only.
• Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving
parts of the blade and fixed parts of the machine.
• To reduce fire risks, do not leave containers
with debris inside a room.
• Store the machine:
– Covered with a sheet where possible.
– In a place where children cannot get to it.
– Making sure that keys or tools used
for maintenance are removed.
• Make sure that machine movements do
not cause damage or injuries.
The noise and vibration levels shown in these
instructions are the maximum levels for use of the
machine. The use of an unbalanced cutting element,
the excessive speed of movement, or the absence of
maintenance have a significant influence on noise
emissions and vibrations. Consequently, it is necessary
to take preventive steps to eliminate possible damage
due to high levels of noise and stress from vibration.
Maintain the machine well, wear ear protection devices,
and take breaks while working.
2.5

BATTERY / BATTERY CHARGER

IMPORTANT The following safety instructions
are in addition to the safety requirements
provided in the specific battery and battery
charger manual delivered with this machine.
• Only use battery chargers recommended by the
manufacturer to recharge batteries. An inadequate
battery charger may cause electric shock, overheating
or corrosive liquid to leak from the battery.
• Use only batteries specifically designed for
your power tool. The use of other batteries
may cause injuries and fire risks.
• Make sure that the machine is switched off before
inserting the battery. Inserting a battery in a
machine which is switched on can cause a fire.
• Keep all unused batteries at a distance from
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects as contact with the same
can cause short circuits. Short circuits between
battery contacts can lead to explosion or fires.
• Never use the battery charger in environments in
the presence of vapours, flammable substances
or on easily flammable surfaces such as
paper, fabric, etc. The battery charger heats
up during recharging and may cause a fire.
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