Preliminary Operations; During Use; Maintenance, Storage And Transport - Stiga TRE224 Manuel D'utilisation

Familiarise with the controls and
with appropriate use of the machine.
Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
Failure to observe warnings and
instructions can cause fires and/or serious
injury. Keep all warnings and
instructions safe for future reference.
• 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.

2.2 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Never use the machine without
wearing suitable clothing.
• Never wear loose clothing, laces,
jewellery of other objects that can get
caught; tie back long hair and maintain
the safety distance at start-up.
• Wear noise cancelling headphones.
Work / Machine Area
• Before starting the engine ensure that
all of the controls operating the moving
parts of the machine are disconnected.
Internal combustion engine: fuel
• Warning: the fuel is highly
flammable. Handle with care!
– Always store the fuel in suitable containers.
– Fill up or top up using a funnel, only outdoors
and never smoke during these operations.
– Fill up before turning the engine on.
Never open the tank cap or fill up when
the engine is running or still warm.
– If any fuel spills out do not start the
engine, rather, move the machine away
from the spillage and immediately
clean up every trace of fuel that has
spilled on to the machine or ground.
– Firmly screw the fuel container
tank cap back on.
– Avoid getting any fuel or your clothing
and, if this should happen, change your
clothes before starting the engine.

2.3 DURING USE

Work Area
• Do not use the machine in environments that
pose the risk of explosion, in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or powders. Electrical
contact or mechanical rubbing can generate
sparks that can ignite powder or vapour.
• Do not operate the engine in confined spaces
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. The start-up operations must be carried
out outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Always
remember that the exhaust gases are toxic.
• Keep people, children and animals
away from the work area. Children must
be supervised by another adult.
Conduct
• Before making repairs, cleaning, performing
inspections, adjustments, turn the engine off
and disconnect the spark plug cable (unless
explained otherwise in the instructions).
• Do not touch the parts of the engine that
heat up during operation. Risk of burns.
Restrictions of use
• Do not use the machine if there are
not enough protections or if the safety
devices are not set up correctly.
• Do not disconnect or tamper with
the installed safety systems.
• Do not change the engine adjustments, or
exceed the maximum rpm. If the engine
is forced to run at an excessive speed,
the risk of personal injury increases.
• Do not use starter fluids or
other similar products.
• Do not tilt the machine onto its side to the
point where fuel leaks from the fuel tank cap.
• Do not crank the engine without spark plug.
2.4 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
AND TRANSPORT
Servicing the machine on a regular
basis and correct storage maintain
machine safety.
Broken or worn parts must be
replaced and never repaired. Only use
original parts: using parts that are not
original or installed incorrectly affects
machine safety, and can therefore cause
accidents or personal injury and relieve the
Manufacturer of all obligations and liability.
Maintenance
• If the tank can be emptied, perform this
operation outdoors and when the motor is cold.
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