Safety Requirements - Stiga C 38 Manuel D'utilisation

4 SYMBOLS / SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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EXPLANATORY SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE (if present)
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12
13
14
15
16

3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PROPER USE / IMPROPER USE
Only use the machine for the purpose for which it was de-
signed, that is for "felling, bucking and delimbing trees
with dimensions suita ble for the length of the bar" or
wooden objects with the same characteristics. Any other
use may be dangerous and damage the machine.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not lim-
ited to:
– trimming hedges;
– intaglio carving;
– sectioning pallets, crates and various packing materi-
als;
– sectioning furniture or other materials with nails, screws
or other metal components;
– butchering meat;
– using the machine to lift, move or split objects;
– using the machine while fastened to fixed supports.
Do not use chain saw for cutting plastic, masonry or non-
wood building materials. Use of the chain saw for oper-
ations different than intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become ac-
quainted with the controls and the proper use of the ma-
chine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
3) The machine must never be used by more than one
person.
4) Never use the machine:
– when people, especially children or pets are in the
11) Fuel tank
12) Chain oil tank and oil flow adjuster
13) Carburettor adjustments
L = low speed mixture adjuster
H = high speed mixture adjuster
T = idle speed adjuster
14) Choke
15) Primer
16) Chain brake (the
the brake is released)
vicinity;
– f the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medici ne,
drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow his
reflexes and compromise his jud gement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the machine firmly
with two hands and/or remaining standing on the
ground whilst working.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
hamper movements when using the ma chine.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fitted with
shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eye-goggles,
a half-mask respirator and safety anti-shear boots with
non-slip soles.
– Always wear ear and hearing protection de vi ces.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any han ging
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.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flammable:
– keep the fuel in containers which have been specifically
manufactured and homologated for such use;
– never smoke when handling fuel;
– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure in side to
decrease gradually;
– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a fun nel;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never re move
the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the engine is
symbol shows
the position in which