Operating Instructions; Machine Assembly - Stiga T 26 J Manuel D'utilisation

dren.
13) 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.
14) Allow the engine to cool down before storing
in any enclosure.
15) To reduce fire hazards, clean the machine
and especially the engine thoroughly to get rid
of any grass cuttings, leaves or excess grease,
never leave containers with the cut debris inside
the storage area.
16) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should
be done outdoors once the engine has cooled
down.
17) Before putting the machine away, check you
have removed wrenches or tools used for main-
tenance.
E) RESIDUAL RISKS
1) Even when all safety prescriptions are com-
plied with, there may be certain residual risks
that can not be excluded. Potential foreseeable
hazards depend on the type and construction of
the machine and can include:
– I njuries to fingers and hands if caught in the ro-
tation of the cutting means
– I njuries to feet if struck by the cutting means
– I njuries to eyes if protection goggles are not
worn (hurling of stones and soil)
– I njuries to hearing ability if no ear protection
devices are worn.
F) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or
transported you must:
– T urn off the engine, wait for the cutting means
to stop and disconnect the spark plug cap;
– F it the cutting means guard;
– O nly hold the machine using the handgrips
and position the cutting means in the opposite
direction to that used during operations.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the ma-
chine, position 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.
G) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1) Environmental protection should be a priority
of considerable importance when using the ma-
chine, for the benefit of both social coexistence
and the environment in which we live. Try not to
cause any disturbance to the surrounding area.
2) Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of packaging,
oils, petrol, filters, damaged parts or any ele-
ments which have a strong impact on the envi-
ronment; this waste must not be disposed of as
normal waste, it must be separated and taken to
specified waste disposal centres where the ma-
terial will be recycled.
3) Scrupulously comply with local regulations
for the disposal of waste materials after mowing.
4) At the time of decommissioning, do not pol-
lute the environment with the machine, hand it
over to a disposal centre, in accordance with the
local laws in force.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE - The figures mentioned in the text
are found on page iii and following of this
manual.

1. MACHINE ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT The machine is supplied with
some of the components disassembled and the
fuel tank empty.
WARNING! Always wear strong protec-
tive gloves to handle the cutting devices.
Mount the components very carefully so as
not to impair the safety and efficiency of the
machine. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing
the assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for moving
the machine and its packaging, always mak-
ing use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in ac-
cordance with the local regulations in force.
1.1 COMPLETING THE MACHINE (Fig. 1)
– P osition the upper part (1) of the front handgrip
and apply the lower cap (2) using the screws
(3), making sure the two anti-vibration halves
of the shell remain in position (4)
– B efore tightening the screws (3), align the
handgrip correctly with respect to the drive
tube.
– F ully tighten the screws (3).
1.2 FITTING THE GUARD (Fig. 2)
– R emove the guard plug (1) from the end of the
bottom part of the rod (2).
– S ecure the guard (3) to the support (4) using
the supplied bolts (5).
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