Stiga BL 260H Manuel D'utilisation page 23

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
tings or overspeed the engine.
8) Do not strain the machine too much and do
not use a small machine for heavy-duty works. If
you use the right machine, you will reduce the
risk of hazards and improve the quality of your
work.
9) Ensure the machine does not come into con-
tact with foreign bodies and possible flying
debris and dust being thrown up by the air; do
not direct the air jet in the direction of people or
animals.
10) Never insert objects into the vaccum inlet
(when being used as vacuum collector) and
avoid the intake of large objects that could dam-
age the rotor.
11) During use keep your hands well away from
the intake grille and from the air outlet and do not
obstruct the air vents.
12) Stop the engine:
– when mounting or removing accessories for
blowing or collecting:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended;
– before refuelling;
– during movements between work areas.
13) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
– before cleaning, checking or working on the
machine;
– after the intake of a foreign body. Inspect the
machine for any damage and make repairs be-
fore restarting it again;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally;
– when the machine is not in use.
14) To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the ma-
chine with the engine hot on leaves, dry grass or
other inflammable material.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be su-
re the equipment is in safe working condition.
Routine maintenance is essential for safety
and for maintaining a high performance level.
2) Do not perform any work on the machine that
is not described in this manual unless adequate-
ly skilled with appropriate tools.
3) 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.
4) Allow the engine to cool down before storing
in any enclosure.
5) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust silencer and fuel storage area free from
sawdust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease;
never leave containers with the debris inside the
storage area.
6) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should
be done outdoors once the engine has cooled
down.
7) Wear work gloves when performing all main-
tenance.
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 e-
quipment and compromise safety.
9) Before putting the machine away, check you
have removed wrenches or tools used for main-
tenance.
10) Store the machine out of the reach of chil-
dren.
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or
transported you must:
– turn off the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cap;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips
and position the tubes so that they do not ob-
struct.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the ma-
chine, remove the tubes and 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.
F) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1) Dispose of the packaging and waste mate-
rials in accordance with the local laws in force.
2) Never pollute the environment with used oil,
fuel or other pollutants.
3) 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.
G) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain parti-
cularly significant information and are marked
with various levels of highlighting with the follo-
wing meaning:
NOTE
or
IMPORTANT
information on what has already been said, and
aim to prevent damage to the machine.
WARNING!
sult in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
DANGER!
sult in the risk of serious injury or death to
oneself or others.
EN
These give details or further
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