Safety Regulations; Preliminary Operations; Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe); During Operation - Stiga HT 500 Li 48 Traduction De La Notice Originale

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 the machine to be used by
children or individuals who are not familiar
with the instructions. Local laws may
establish a minimum age for users.
• Never use the machine if the user is
tired or unwell, or has taken medication,
drugs, alcohol or substances that
impair reflexes and concentration.
• Remember that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents and unexpected
events that can occur to other people or
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 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

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 / Machine Area
• 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
that pose the risk of explosion, in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases
or powders. 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 people, children and animals
away from the work area. Children must
be supervised by another adult.
• 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 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.
Conduct
• 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.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, cookers and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
• Always use caution and take on a
firm and well-balanced position.
• Avoid using unstable ladders or platforms.
• Never run, always walk.
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