Safety Regulations; During Operation - Stiga SWR 2604 Operator's Manual

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1 TRAINING
Read these instructions carefully
before using the machine.
Become acquainted with the
controls and the proper use of the
machine. Learn how to stop the engine
quickly. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in fire and/
or serious injury. Save all warnings
and instructions for future reference.
• Never allow children or persons
unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired
or unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs,
alcohol or any substances which may slow
his reflexes and compromise his judgement.
• Bear in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or unexpected
events occurring to other people or their
property. It is the user's responsibility
to assess the potential risk of the area
where work is to be carried out, and
to take all the necessary precautions
to ensure his own safety and that of
others, particularly on slopes or rough,
slippery and unstable ground.
2.2 PREPARATION
Individual Protection Devices (IPD)
• Do not use the sweeper without
wearing adequate clothing.
• Wear footwear that enables good
grip on slippery surfaces.
• Always wear protective goggles or a visor
during use, maintenance or repairs. The
operation of any powered machine can result
in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes.
• Always use noise-proof hearing protectors.
Work area/Machine
• Check the area to clean well and remove
any obvious foreign bodies. E.g. all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, etc.
• Before starting the engine, check you
have disconnected all the commands
activating the moving units.
Internal combustion engines: fuel
• Warning: the fuel is highly
flammable. Handle with care!
• Always keep the fuel in suitable containers.
• Refuel or top-up using a funnel, only outdoors.
Do not smoke during these operations.
• Refuel before starting the engine. Do
not open the cap on the tank or refuel
when the engine is on or still warm.
• If fuel is spilt, do not start the engine
until the machine has been moved away
from the spillage. Clean up all traces
of any fuel spilt on the machine and/
or on the ground immediately.
• Tightly screw the cap in on the
tank and the fuel containers.
• If fuel is spilt on clothing, change
clothing before starting the engine.

2.3 DURING OPERATION

Work Area
• Do not use the machine in environments
at risk of explosion, in the presence of
flammable liquids, gas or powder. Electrical
contacts and mechanical friction can generate
sparks that can ignite the powder or vapours.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can develop. All starting
operations have to be effected in an
open or well ventilated area! Always
remember that exhaust gases are toxic!
• Work only in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions.
• Keep persons, children and animals away
from the working area. Get another adult
to keep the children under supervision.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating
on or crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards.
• Look out for traffic when using
the machine near the road.
Behaviour
• Do not direct the sweeper against the wind
or at people, animals, vehicles, houses
and any other thing that could be damaged
by the swept materials. Never allow
anyone to stand in front of the machine.
• Never use the machine near fences, vehicles,
windows, glass barriers, etc., without having
adequately adjusted the brush direction.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Always keep the brush protection guard clean.
• If the machine strikes foreign bodies or
displays anomalous vibrations, switch off
the engine, wait until moving parts stop
and carefully inspect the machine to check
there is no damage. Vibrations are normally
synonymous with a problem. Repair any
damage before re-using the machine.
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