Stiga SBL 327 V Operator's Manual page 91

• Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flam-
mable.
• keep the fuel in containers which have been
specifically manufactured and homologated
for such use;
• add fuel, using a funnel, only outdoors; do not
smoke during this operation and each time fuel
is handled;
• slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure
inside to decrease gradually;
• add fuel before starting the engine; never re-
move the 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 until the fuel has evapo-
rated and fuel vapours have dissipated;
• always put the tank and fuel container caps
back on and tighten well;
• immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on
the machine or on the ground;
• – never start the machine in the same place
you refilled it with fuel; the engine must be
started in an area at least 3 metres from where
you refilled the fuel tank;
• make sure your clothing does not come into
contact with the fuel, on the contrary, change
your clothes before starting the engine.
4) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
5) Before using the machine, carry out an accu-
rate inspection of the machines efficiency and in
particular:
• the throttle trigger must move freely, it must not
need forcing and should return automatically
and rapidly back to the neutral position;
• the engine stop switch must easily move from
one position to the other;
• the electric cables and in particular the spark
plug cable must be in perfect condition to avoid
the generation of any sparks, and the cap must
be correctly fitted on the spark plug;
• the machine handgrips and protection devices
must be clean and dry and well fastened to the
machine;
• the guards must never be damaged;
• the rotor must never be damaged;
• the bag must never be damaged.
6) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and
use a rake or yard brush to manually loosen de-
bris and remove anything that could be projected
by the machine (when used as a blower) or block
the vacuum tube (when used as vacuum collec-
tor) or be a hazardous source (stones, branches,
iron wire, bones etc.).
C) DURING USE
1) Rotating parts can cause serious injury, avoid
contacting the rotating parts when it still rotate.
2) Don't operate the machine near open win-
dows.
3) Operating the machine with a stable speed
and griping the handle firmly with suitable force
can decrease the vibration level. Low engine
speed mean low-noise level, so operate the ma-
chine at the lowest engine speed necessary to
accomplish the task. During a working day, you
shall take frequent and adequate breaks to pre-
vent damage from vibration and damage to the
ears.
4) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
develop.
5) Work only in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions.
6) When working in dry dusty soil conditions, it
is recommended to moisten the surface slightly.
7) Try not to cause any disturbance. Use this
machine at reasonable times of the day only (not
early morning or late evening when the noise
could cause disturbance).
8) Do not mount equipment or accessories on
the machine not foreseen or approved by the
manufacturer.
9) Never use the machine:
Without mounting all the accessories foreseen
for each use (as blower or vacuum collector);
When people, especially children or pets are
nearby;
In confined spaces, in the presence of fumes, in
an explosive environment or close to inflamma-
ble materials or electrical equipment.
10) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
• where possible, avoid working on wet, slip-
pery 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 obsta-
cles;
• assess the potential risks of the ground to be
worked and take all necessary precautions to
ensure your own safety, especially on slopes
or on bumpy, slippery or unstable ground.
11) Make sure the machine is securely locked
when you start the engine:
• Check that there is nobody within at least 15
metres of the machine's range of action;
• Do not direct the silencer and therefore the ex-
haust fumes towards inflammable materials.
12) Do not change the engine settings or over-
speed the engine.
13) 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
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