Stiga Villa 2WD Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 74

EN
Before starting the engine, disengage
the cutter blade or the PTO and put the
gear into neutral .
Take special care when approaching
obstacles which may obscure your vi-
sion .
Apply the parking brake when you park
the machine .
The machine may not be driven on slo-
pes greater than 10º (17%), in any di-
rection .
Remember there is no such thing as a
"safe" slope . Travel on grass slopes re-
quires particular care . To avoid roll-over
of losing control of the machine:
a . do not stop or start suddenly when
going up or downhill;
b . engage the drive slowly and always
keep the machine in gear, especially
when travelling downhill;
c . machine speeds should be kept low
on slopes and during tight turns;
d . Beware of humps, hollows and other
hidden dangers;
e . Never mow across the face of the
slope. When mowing on a slope,
proceed up and down the slope as
opposed to across it, taking great care
when changing direction that the first
wheels do not hit obstacles (such as
stones, branches, roots, etc.), that
may cause the machine to slide side-
ways, roll over or otherwise cause loss
of control.
Reduce speed before any change of
direction on slopes and always enga-
ge the parking brake before leaving the
machine stopped and unattended .
exercise caution in the proximity of clif-
fs, ditches or embankments . The machi-
ne may overturn if a wheel drives over
the edge or the edge gives way .
Exercise maximum caution when re-
versing and working in reverse . Look
behind you both before and during re-
versing to make sure there are no ob-
stacles .
Use care when pulling loads or using
heavy equipment:
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ENGLISH
(Translation of the Original Instructions)
a . use only approved drawbar hitch
points;
b . limit loads to those you can safely
control;
c . Do not make any sudden turns. Use
care when reversing;
d . use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
whenever advised in the instructions
manual.
Disengage the cutter blade or PTO and
lift the cutting deck assy to its highest
position when crossing grass-free are-
as or when moving from one area to
another .
Look out for traffic when using the ma-
chine near the road .
CAUTION! The machine has not been
approved for use on public roads . It has
to be used (as indicated by the highway
code) in private areas closed to traffic.
Never use the machine if the safe-
guards are damaged .
Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts . Keep clear of the di-
scharge opening at all times .
Do not leave the machine on high grass
with the engine running to avoid the
risk of starting a fire.
When using accessories, always direct
the discharge chute away from people .
Only use accessories approved by the
machine manufacturer .
Do not use the machine if the accesso-
ries/tools are not installed in the correct
places . Driving without accessories
may adversely effect machine stability.
Take care when using grass collectors
and other accessories which may alter
machine stability, especially when wor-
king on a slope .
Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or overspeed the engine .
Do not touch engine components which
get hot during use . Burns hazard .