Restrictions Of Use; Maintenance, Storage - Stiga HT 500 Li 48 Traduction De La Notice Originale

• Always keep hands and feet away
from the cutting means, when starting
and when using the machine.
• Attention: the blades will continue
to move for a few seconds after you
have switched off the motor.
• Make sure the blades do not come into violent
contact with foreign bodies and try to prevent
any material from being hurled after trimming.
• If something breaks or an accident
occurs during work, turn off the motor
immediately and move the machine away
to prevent further damage; if an accident
occurs with injuries or third parties are
injured, carry out the first aid measures
most suitable for the situation immediately
and contact the medical authorities for any
necessary health care. Carefully remove
any debris which could cause damage or
injury to persons or animals if ignored.
• Prolonged exposure to vibrations can
cause injuries and neurovascular disorders
(also called "Raynaud's syndrome" or
"white hand"), especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers
and are shown through loss of sensitivity,
torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of
or structural changes to the skin. These
effects can be worsened by low ambient
temperatures and/or by gripping the hand
grips excessively tightly. If the symptoms
occur, the length of time the machine is used
must be reduced and a doctor consulted.

Restrictions of use

• Do not use the machine if you are
unable to hold it with both hands or keep
steady on your legs while working.
• Never use the machine with damaged,
missing or incorrectly positioned guards.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Never disengage, deactivate, remove
or tamper with the safety systems/
micro switches installed.
• Do not strain the machine too much and
do not use a small machine for heavy-
duty work; if you use the right machine,
you will reduce the risk of hazards and
improve the quality of your work.

2.4 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE

Ensure regular maintenance and correct
storage to maintain machine safety
and high performance levels.
Maintenance
• Never use the machine with worn or
damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts must
always be replaced and never repaired.
• The noise and vibration levels shown
in these instructions are the maximum
levels when using the machine. The use
of an unbalanced cutting element, the
excessive speed of movement, or the
absence of maintenance have a significant
influence on noise emissions and
vibrations. Consequently, it is necessary
to take preventive steps to eliminate
possible damage due to high levels of
noise and stress from vibration; maintain
the machine well, wear ear protection
devices, and take breaks whilst working.
Storage
• To reduce fire risks, do not leave
containers with debris inside a room.
2.5 BATTERY / BATTERY CHARGER
IMPORTANT The following safety
instructions are in addition to the
safety requirements provided in the
specific battery and battery charger
manual delivered with this machine.
• Only use battery chargers recommended
by the manufacturer to recharge batteries.
An inadequate battery charger may
cause electric shock, overheating or
corrosive liquid to leak from the battery.
• Use only batteries specifically designed
for your power tool. The use of other
batteries may cause injuries and fire risks.
• Make sure that the machine is switched
off before inserting the battery.
Inserting a battery in a machine which
is switched on can cause a fire.
• Keep all unused batteries at a distance
from paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects as
contact with the same can cause short
circuits. Short circuits between battery
contacts can lead to explosion or fires.
• Do not use the battery charger in places
where there are inflammable vapours,
substances or on easily inflammable
surfaces like paper, fabric, etc. During
EN - 3