ST CP1 430 Li 48 Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 108

• Only use battery chargers recommended by the manufac-
turer to recharge batteries. An inadequate battery charg-
er 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 insert-
ing 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 inflamma-
ble surfaces like paper, fabric, etc. During recharge, the
battery charger becomes heated and may cause fire.
• When transporting accumulators, make sure the contacts
never come into contact with each other and never use
metal containers to transport them.
2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Safeguarding the environment must be a relevant and prior-
ity aspect of machine use, of benefit to the community and
the environment we live in.
• Avoid being a disturbance to the neighbourhood. Use this
machine at reasonable times of the day only (not early
morning or late evening when the noise could cause
disturbance).
• Comply with local regulations for the disposal of pack-
aging, deteriorated parts or any elements with a strong
environmental impact; this waste must not be disposed
of with regular waste, but must be separated and taken to
collection centres, which will recycle the materials.
• Comply with local regulations for the disposal of waste
materials.
• When the machine is decommissioned, do not dispose of
it in the environment, but take it to a waste disposal facili-
ty in accordance with the local regulations in force.
Do not throw electrical equipment away with
domestic waste. According to the European Direc-
tive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
equipment and its implementation in compliance
with national standards, old electrical equipment
must be collected separately, for eco-compatible recycling.
If electrical equipment is disposed of in dumps or in landfills,
hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and con-
taminate the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
For further information on the disposal of this product, contact
your dealer or a domestic waste collection service.
At the end of their working life, dispose of
batteries paying due attention to the envi-
ronment. Batteries contain material classified
as hazardous for you and the environment. They
must be removed and disposed of separately at a
facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries.
Separate waste collection of the products
and packaging used allows the materials to
be recycled and reused. Reuse of recycled ma-
terials help to prevent environmental pollution and
reduces the demand for raw materials.
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE
3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE AND
PLANNED USE
This machine is pedestrian-controlled lawnmower.
The machine is essentially composed of a motor which
drives a cutting means enclosed in a casing, equipped with
wheels and a handle.
The operator is able to operate the machine and use the
main controls, always staying behind the handle at a safe
distance from the rotating cutting means.
If the operator leaves the machine, the motor and cutting
means will stop within a few seconds.
3.1.1 Intended use
This machine is designed and built to cut (and collect) grass
in gardens and grassy areas, with a height according to its
cutting capacity, driven by an operator walking behind it.
Generally speaking this machine can:
1. Mow the grass and collect it in the grass catcher bag.
2. Mow the grass and discharge it on the ground through
the rear part.
Mow the grass and discharge it on the ground laterally
3.
(if available).
4. Mow the grass, chop it and discharge it on the ground
(mulching effect - if available).
The use of special attachments provided for by the Manu-
facturer as original equipment or which may be purchased
separately, allows this work to be done in various operating
modes, illustrated in this manual or the instructions that
accompany the single attachments.
3.1.2 Improper use
Any other usage not in keeping with the afore-mentioned
ones may be hazardous and harm persons and/or damage
things.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not limited
to:
– Allowing children, animals or other passengers
to ride on the machine as they could fall
off and injure themselves or compromise
safe driving by the operator.
– Letting oneself be transported by the machine.
– Using the machine to tow or push loads.
– Using the cutting means on surfaces other than grass.
– Use the machine for leaf or debris collection.
– Using the machine to trim hedges, or for
cutting vegetation other than grass.
– Use of the machine by more than one person.
IMPORTANT Improper use of the machine will invalidate
the warranty, relieve the Manufacturer from all liabilities,
and the user will consequently be liable for all and any dam-
age or injury to himself or others.
3.1.3 User types
This machine is intended for use by consumers, i.e.
non-professional operators.
It is intended for "DIY" use only.
IMPORTANT The machine must be used exclusively by
one operator.
3.2 SAFETY SIGNS
The machine has various symbols on it (Fig. 2). Their func-
tion is to remind the operator of the correct conduct for use,
with due care and caution. Meanings of the symbols:
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