Transporting; Environmental Protection - Stiga XK 140 HD Operator's Manual

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sharpening, balancing,
and/or replacement) are tough works
and require a specific knowledge as
well as special tools; for sake of safety,
they should always be performed by an
authorized service centre.
• Regularly check the brakes work properly.
It is important to service the brakes and
repair them if necessary.
• Replace any damaged warning and
instruction stickers.
• If the machine has no mechanical
stoppers for transport, accessories must
always be resting on the ground when
the machine is parked, stored or left
unattended.
• Store the machine where children cannot
get to it.
Never store the equipment with fuel
in the tank inside a building where fu-
mes may reach a flame or a spark or a
source of extreme heat.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in
an enclosed space.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the
engine, exhaust silencer, battery
compartment and fuel storage area free
of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• To reduce the risk of fire, regularly check
the machine for oil and/or fuel leaks.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors and when the
engine is cool.
• The ignition key must never be left
inserted in the machine, or where children
or persons not familiar to the machine
may reach it. Before any maintenance or
repair, remove the ignition key.
CAUTION! – Battery acid is corrosive.
In the event of mechanical damage or
overcharging, acid may leak out. Avoid
inhalation or contact with any part of
the body.
Inhaled acid fumes are harmful to mu-
cous membranes and other internal
organs. Seek medical attention imme-
diately.
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assembling
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3.6
• Safeguarding the environment must be a
• Adhere strictly to the local regulations governing
• Adhere strictly to local regulations governing the
• When the machine is withdrawn from service,
(Translation of the Original Instructions)
CAUTION! – Do not overcharge the bat-
tery. Excessive charging may cause the
battery to explode with subsequent
acid leaks.
CAUTION! – Acid can seriously damage
tools, clothing and other materials. Rin-
se away spilled acid immediately with
water.
Do not short circuit the battery terminals.
Sparks occur which can result in fire.
TAKE CARE over the hydraulic compo-
nents. Pressurized hydraulic fluid leaks
may lead to injection injuries which can
seriously damage tissues and need im-
mediate medical attention.

TRANSPORTING

CAUTION! - If the machine is transpor-
ted on a truck or trailer, use ramps with
suitable resistance, width and length.
During transport,
stopcock (if fitted), lower the cutting
deck assy or the accessory, engage the
parking brake and fasten the machine
securely with ropes or chains to the
hauling device.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

relevant and priority aspect of machine use, of
benefit to the community and the environment
we live in. Avoid being a disturbance to the
neighbourhood.
the disposal of packaging, oil, fuel, filters,
damaged parts or any other element which may
have an impact on the environment; this waste
should not be disposed of along with standard
household waste, but must be disposed of
separately and sent to special waste disposal
facilities for handling and recycling.
disposal of cuttings.
do not dump it in the environment, but take it to
a waste disposal facility in accordance with the
local regulations in force.
close the fuel