Transportation And Handling; Chain Saw Safety Warnings - Stiga SP-46 Manuel D'utilisation

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
of the land and any eventual obstacles.
– avoid working alone or in an isolated place, in case
you have to find help after an accident.
4) Make sure the machine is securely locked when
you start the engine:
– start the motor in an area at least 3 metres from
where you refuelled;
– check that there are no persons in the vicinity of the
machine;
– do not direct the silencer and therefore the exhaust
fumes towards inflammable materials.
– watch out for flying debris caused by the movement
of the chain, especially when it hits obstacles or for-
eign objects.
5) Do not change the engine tuning and do not rev
the engine excessively at maximum speed.
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not use
a small chain-saw for heavy-duty sawing. If you use
the right machine, you will reduce the risk of hazards and
improve the quality of your work.
7) Check that when the machine is running idle, there
is no movement of the chain and, after pressing the
throttle trigger, the engine quickly returns to minimum
speed.
8) Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign ob-
jects or flying debris caused by the movement of the
chain.
9) Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended;
– before refuelling.
10) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
cable:
– before cleaning, checking or working on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for
any damage and make repairs before restarting it
again;
– if the machine begins to abnormally vibrate (Imme-
diate look for the cause of the vibrations and take for
necessary controls at a Specialised Centre).
– when the machine is not in use.
11) Avoid exposure to dust and sawdust produced by
the chain when cutting.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightly fastened to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Rou-
tine maintenance is essential for safety and for
maintaining a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in an
area where the fuel vapours could reach an open flame,
a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en-
closure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, exhaust si-
lencer and fuel storage area free from sawdust,
branches, leaves, or excessive grease; never leave
containers with the cut debris inside the storage area.
5) Se il serbatoio deve essere svuotato, effettuare
questa operazione all'aperto e a motore freddo.
6) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be
done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.
7) Make sure the chain is well sharpened. Any work
on the chain and bar require specific experience and
special tools. For safety purposes, we recommend you
contact your dealer to ensure work is done correctly.
8) For safety reasons, never use the machine with
worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts are to be
replaced and never repaired. Only use original
spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can
seriously damage the equipment and compromise
safety.
9) Before putting the machine away, check you have re-
moved wrenches or tools used for maintenance.
10) Store the machine out of the reach of children!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or tran-
sported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the chain to stop and dis-
connect the spark plug cap;
– mount the bar cover;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and posi-
tion the bar in the opposite direction to that used dur-
ing operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine, po-
sition it so that it can cause no danger to persons and
fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from tipping over,
which may cause damage or fuel spillage.
F) CHAIN SAW SAFETY WARNINGS:
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw
chain when the chain saw is operating. Before
you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain
is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention
while operating chain saws may cause entanglement
of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
• Always hold the chain saw with your right hand
on the rear handle and your left hand on the
front handle. Holding the chain saw with a reversed
hand configuration increases the risk of personal in-
jury and should never be done.
• Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Fur-
ther protective equipment for head, hands, legs
and feet is recommended. Adequate protective
clothing will reduce personal injury by flying debris or
accidental contact with the saw chain.
• Do not operate a chain saw in a tree. Operation of
a chain saw while up in a tree may result in personal
injury.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the
chain saw only when standing on fixed, secure
and level surface. Slippery or unstable surfaces
such as ladders may cause a loss of balance or con-
trol of the chain saw.
• When cutting a limb that is under tension be
alert for spring back. When the tension in the wood
fibres is released the spring loaded limb may strike the
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