Stiga H 60 Manuel D'utilisation page 71

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
erator;
– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to
the lay of the land and any eventual obstacles.
– Always be aware of your surroundings and stay
alert for possible hazards of which you may not
be aware due to the noise of the hedge trimmer.
4) Start the engine when the machine is firmly on
the ground and hold it in place with your free hand:
– 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 ex-
haust fumes towards inflammable materials.
5) Exercise caution when near live electric cables.
6) Do not change the engine tuning and do not rev
the engine excessively at maximum speed.
7) Check that when the machine is running at mi-
ni mum speed and ticking over, there is no move-
ment of the blades and, after accelerating, the en-
gine quickly returns to minimum speed.
8) Make sure the blades do not come into violent
contact with foreign bodies and try to prevent any
material from being hurled after trimming.
9) If the cutting mechanism strikes any foreign ob-
ject or the hedge trimmer starts making any unu-
sual noise or vibration, shut off the power source
and allow the hedge trimmer to stop. Disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark plug and take
the following steps:
– inspect for damage;
– check for and tighten any loose parts;
– have any damaged parts replaced or repaired
with parts having equivalent specifications.
10) Stop the engine before:
– cleaning or when clearing a blockage;
– checking, carrying out maintenance or working
on the hedge trimmer;
– adjusting the working position of the cutting de-
vice;
– leaving the hedge trimmer unattended.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightly faste ned
to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi-
tion. Routine maintenance is essential for sa fety
and for maintaining a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in
an area where the fuel vapors could reach an open
flame, a spark or a strong heat source
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust silencer and fuel storage area free from
bran ches, leaves, or excessive grease; never
lea ve containers with the cut debris inside the sto-
rage area.
5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be
done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.
6) Always wear protective gloves when handling
the cutting device.
7) Make sure the blades are well sharpened. All
operations on the blades require a certain level
of experience and specialised tools. For safety
reasons, take them to a specialised centre to be
sharpened.
8) For safety reasons, never use the machine with
a worn or damaged cutting device or other parts.
Damaged parts are to be replaced and never re-
paired. Only use o ri gi nal spare parts. Parts that are
not of the same qua lity can seriously damage the
equipment and com promise safety.
9) Store the machine out of the reach of children!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be inspected, han-
dled or transported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the blades to stop,
disconnect the spark plug cap and wait until the
machine cools down;
– apply the protection devices to the blades;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and
position the blades in the opposite direction to
that used during operations.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the ma chi ne,
position it so that it can cause no danger to per-
sons and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from
tipping over, which may cause damage or fuel
spillage.
F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particu-
larly significant information and are marked with
various levels of highlighting with the follo wing
meaning:
NOTE
or
IMPORTANT
information on what has already been indicated,
and aim to prevent both damage to the machine,
and the machine from causing damage.
WARNING!
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER!
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
one self or others.
EN
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