Safety Requirements - Stiga SP 52 Operator's Manual

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3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become ac-
quainted with the controls and the proper use of the ma-
chine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the machine for the purpose for which it
was designed, that is for "felling, bucking and de-
limbing trees with dimensions suitable for the
length of the bar" or wooden objects with the same
characteristics. Any other use may be dangerous and
damage the machine.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not lim-
ited to:
– trimming hedges;
– intaglio carving;
– sectioning pallets, crates and various packing mate-
rials;
– sectioning furniture or other materials with nails,
screws or other metal components;
– butchering meat;
– using the machine to lift, move or split objects;
– using the machine while fastened to fixed supports.
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
4) The machine must never be used by more than one
person.
5) Never use the machine:
– when people, especially children or pets are in the
vicinity;
– f the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine,
drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow his
reflexes and compromise his judgement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the machine firmly
with two hands and/or remaining standing on the
ground whilst working.
6) Remember that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
hamper movements when using the machine.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fitted with
shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eye-gog-
gles, a half-mask respirator and safety anti-shear
boots with non-slip soles.
– Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any han-
ging or flapping accessory that could catch in the
machine or in any objects or materials in the work
area
– Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly flammable:
– keep the fuel in containers which have been specifi-
cally manufactured and homologated for such use;
– never smoke when handling fuel;
– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure inside
to decrease gradually;
– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a fun-
nel;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot;
– if you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition un-
til the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have dis-
sipated;
– immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on the ma-
chine or on the ground;
– never start the machine in the same place you refilled
it with fuel;
– make sure your clothing does not come into contact
with the fuel, on the contrary, change your clothes be-
fore starting the engine;
– always put the tank and fuel container caps back on
and tighten well.
3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4) Before using the machine, check its general con-
dition and in particular:
– the throttle trigger and the safety lever must move
freely, they must not need forcing and should return
automatically and rapidly back to the neutral position;
– the throttle trigger must remain locked until the safety
lever is pressed;
– the engine stop switch must easily move from one po-
sition to the other;
– the electric cables and in particular the spark plug ca-
ble must be in perfect condition to avoid the genera-
tion of any sparks, and the cap must be correctly fit-
ted on the spark plug;
– the machine handgrips and protection devices must
be clean and dry and well fastened to the machine;
– the chain brake must be in perfect working order;
– the bar and the chain must be fitted correctly;
– the chain must be tensioned correctly.
5) Before starting your work, make sure that all the
protection devices are correctly fitted.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Make sure air circulates when working in pits, holes or
similar.
2) Work only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
– where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery gro-
und or in any case on uneven or steep ground that
does not guarantee stability for the operator;
– avoid using unstable ladders or platforms;
– do not work with the machine above your shoulders;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to the lay
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS