Safety Regulations; Preparation; During Operation - Stiga HT 500 Li 48 Manuel D'utilisation

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1 TRAINING
THIS MACHINE MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS DAMAGE AND INJURIES.
Carefully read the instructions for proper
use, preparation, maintenance, start
up and stopping of the machine.
Become acquainted with the controls
and the proper use of the machine.
Learn how to stop the machine quickly.
• Never allow children or persons
unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired or
unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol
or any substances which may slow their
reflexes and compromise their judgement.
• Bear in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or unexpected
events occurring to other people or their
property. It is the user's responsibility
to assess the potential risk of the area
where work is to be carried out and
to take all the necessary precautions
to ensure his own safety and that of
others, particularly on slopes or rough,
slippery and unstable ground.
• If the machine is sold or lent to others, make
sure that the operator looks over the user
instructions contained in this manual.

2.2 PREPARATION

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Always wear slim-fitting protective clothes
with slash-proof protection, anti-vibration
gloves, helmet, protective goggles, half-
mask respirator, protective earplugs, cut
resistant safety boots with non–slip soles.
• Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces,
bracelets, loose flowing clothing, laces or
ties or any hanging 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.
Work area / Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area
and remove anything that could get
caught up in the blade, damage it and
cause serious injuries to the operator
(cables, electric wires, cords etc.).
• 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 machine.
• To avoid the risk of fire, do not
leave the machine with the motor
hot on leaves or dry grass.

2.3 DURING OPERATION

Work area
• Do not use the machine in environments at
risk of explosion, in the presence of flammable
liquids, gas or powder. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Work only in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions.
• Keep persons, children and animals away
from the working area. Get another adult
to keep the children under supervision.
• Check that there is nobody within at least 15
metres of the machine's range of operation.
• Where possible, avoid working on
wet, slippery ground or in any case on
uneven or steep ground that does not
guarantee stability for the operator.
• Do not expose the machine to rain or wet
environments. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Pay careful attention to uneven ground
(hills, dips), slopes, hidden hazards and
obstacles that could limit visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines,
ditches or embankments.
• Look out for traffic when using
the machine near the road.
• Exercise caution when near
live electric cables.
Behaviour
• During work operations, always hold
the machine firmly with both hands.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces only, because the blade may come
in contact with hidden wiring. Cutter blades
contacting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the machine "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
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