Environmental Protection; Getting To Know The Machine; Description Of The Machine And Planned Use; Intended Use - ST EL 340 Li 48L Manuel D'utilisation

• When transporting accumulators, make sure the
contacts never come into contact with each other
and never use metal containers to transport them.
2.6

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• Scrupulously comply with local regulations for the
disposal of packaging, deteriorated parts or any
elements with a strong environmental impact; this
waste must not be disposed of as normal waste,
it must be separated and taken to specified waste
disposal centres where the material will be recycled.
• Scrupulously comply with local regulations
for the disposal of waste materials.
• When the machine is withdrawn from service,
do not dispose of it in the environment, but take
it to a waste disposal facility in accordance
with the local regulations in force.
Do not throw electrical equipment away with
domestic waste. According to the European
Directive 2012/19/UE 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 dumps or in landfills, hazardous substances
can leak into the groundwater and contaminate the food
chain, damaging your health and well-being. For further
information on the disposal of this product, contact
your dealer or a domestic waste collection service.
At the end of their working life, dispose
of batteries paying due attention to
the environment. Batteries contain
material classified as hazardous for
you and the environment. They must
be removed and disposed of separately at a
facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries.
Separate waste collection of the products
and packaging used allows the materials to
be recycled and reused. Reuse of recycled
materials help to prevent environmental pollution
and reduces the demand for raw materials.
3.

GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE

3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
AND PLANNED USE
This machine is a pedestrian controlled lawnmower.
The machine is essentially composed of a motor
which drives a blade enclosed in a casing,
equipped with wheels and a handle.
The operator is able to operate the machine and
use the main controls, always staying behind the
handle at a safe distance from the rotating blade.
If the operator leaves the machine, the motor
and blade will stop within a few seconds.
3.1.1

Intended use

This machine was designed and manufactured
for cutting grass in gardens and grassy areas,
carried out by a pedestrian operator.
Generally speaking this machine can:
Mow the grass and collect it in the grass catcher.
1.
Mow the grass and discharge it on the
2.
ground from the rear section.
Mow, cut and deposit the grass on the
3.
ground (mulching effect - if provided ).
The use of special attachments provided for by the
Manufacturer as original equipment or which may be
purchased separately, allows this work to be done in
various operating modes, illustrated in this manual or the
instructions that accompany the single attachments.
3.1.2

Improper use

Any other usage not in keeping with the afore-
mentioned ones may be hazardous and
harm persons and/or damage things.
Examples of improper use may
include, but are not limited to:
– Allowing children, animals or other
passengers to ride on the machine as
they could fall off and injure themselves or
compromise safe driving by the operator.
– Letting oneself be transported by the machine.
– Using the machine to tow or push loads.
– Using the blade on surfaces other than grass.
– Using of the machine for leaf or debris collection.
– Using the machine to trim hedges, or for
cutting vegetation other than grass.
– Use of the machine by more than one person.
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.
It is intended for "DIY" use only..
IMPORTANT The machine must
be used by one operator.

MAIN COMPONENTS (Fig. 1)

3.2
Chassis: this is the casing that
A.
houses the rotating blade.
Motor: the driving force for the blade.
B.
Cutting means (blade): the element
C.
designed to cut the grass.
Rear discharge guard: it is a safety device
D.
which prevents objects drawn up by the blade
from being hurled away from the machine.
Grass catcher: as well as collecting the
E.
grass cuttings, this is also a safety element
that stops any objects drawn up by the blade
from being hurled away from the machine.
Handle: this is the operator's work station. It is
F.
long enough to ensure the operator remains at a
safe distance from the rotary blade whilst working.
Control lever: starts/stops the motor and
G.
simultaneously engages/disengages the blade.
Hatch for accessing the battery compartment
H.
Safety key (Deactivation device): The key
I.
enables / disables the machine's electric circuit.
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