Stiga SBK 45 D Operator's Manual page 30

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
– where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery
ground or in any case on uneven or steep ground
that does not guarantee stability for the operator;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to the
lay of the land and any eventual obstacles;
– assess the potential risks of the ground to be
mown and take all necessary precautions to en-
sure your own safety, especially on slopes or on
bumpy, slippery or unstable ground;
– work along the contour on slopes, never when
walking up or down and always keep downhill of
the cutter.
4) Make sure the machine is securely locked when
you start the engine:
– start the motor in an area at least 3 metres from
where you refuelled;
– check that there is nobody within at least 15 metres
of the machine's range of action or at least 30 me-
tres for heavier mowing;
– do not direct the silencer and therefore the ex-
haust fumes towards inflammable materials.
5) Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not
use a small machine for heavy-duty works. If you
use the right machine, you will reduce the risk of
hazards and improve the quality of your work.
7) Check that when the machine is running idle,
there is no movement of the cutting device and, after
pressing the throttle trigger, the engine quickly returns
to minimum speed.
8) Ensure that the blade does not come into violent
contact with foreign bodies and beware of the pos-
sibility of material being thrown up by the blades.
9) Always keep the machine connected to the web-
bing when working.
10) Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended.
– before refuelling.
– during movements between work areas.
11) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
– before cleaning, checking or working on the ma-
chine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for any damage and make repairs before restart-
ing it again;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally: find
the cause of the vibration immediately and have it
inspected at a Specialised Centre.
– when the machine is not in use.
ately if the blade stops during sawing. Always
beware of a kickback, which could occur if a
blade encounters a solid object (logs, roots,
branches, stones, etc.). Do not touch the ground
with the blade. Kickbacks cause blade recoils
Stop the engine immedi-
that are difficult to control, so as to cause loss
of control of the machine, compromise operator
safety and cause damage to the machine itself.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. Routine
maintenance is essential for safety and for main-
taining a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in
an area where the fuel vapours could reach an open
flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en-
closure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, exhaust
silencer and fuel storage area free from sawdust,
branches, leaves, or excessive grease; never leave
containers with the cut debris inside the storage area.
5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be
done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.
6) Always wear protective gloves when handling the
cutting device.
7) Before putting the machine away, check you have
removed wrenches or tools used for maintenance.
8) Store the machine out of the reach of children!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or trans-
ported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the cutting device to
stop and disconnect the spark plug cap;
– fit the cutting device guard;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and po-
sition the cutting device in the opposite direction to
that used during operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine,
position it so that it can cause no danger to persons
and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from tipping
over, which may cause damage or fuel spillage.
F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly
significant information and are marked with various
levels of highlighting with the following meaning:
NOTE
or
IMPORTANT
information on what has already been said, in the aim
to prevent damage to the machine.
in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
in the risk of serious injury or death to oneself or
others.
EN
These give details or further
Non-observance will result
Non-observance will result
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