Stiga SP 375 Operator's Manual page 17

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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 sour ce of ignition until
the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have dissi-
pated;
– 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 condi-
tion 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 pos-
ition 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 chain brake must be in perfect working or der;
– 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 pro-
tection 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 gro und 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
of the land and any eventual obstacles.
– avoid working alone or in an isolated place, in case you
have to find help after an accident.
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 are no persons in the vicinity of the
machine;
– do not direct the silencer and therefore the exhaust
fumes towards inflammable materials.
– watch out for flying debris caused by the movement of
the chain, especially when it hits obstacles or foreign
objects.
5) Do not change the engine tuning and do not rev the
engine excessively at maximum speed.
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not use a
small chain-saw for heavy-duty sawing. 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 chain and, after pres s ing the throttle
trigger, the engine quickly returns to minimum speed.
8) Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign objects
or flying debris caused by the movement of the chain.
9) Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended;
– before refuelling.
10) 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 ma chine
for any damage and make repairs before re starting
it again;
– if the machine begins to abnormally vibrate (Imme diate
look for the cause of the vibrations and take for neces-
sary controls at a Specialised Centre).
– when the machine is not in use.
11) Avoid exposure to dust and sawdust produced by the
chain when cutting.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightly fastened 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, ex haust si-
lencer and fuel storage area free from saw dust, branches,
leaves, or excessive grease; ne ver leave containers with
the cut debris inside the storage area.
5) Se il serbatoio deve essere svuotato, effettuare questa
operazione all'aperto e a motore freddo.
6) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be
done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.
7) Make sure the chain is well sharpened. Any work
on the chain and bar require specific experience and
special tools. For safety purposes, we recommend you
contact your dealer to ensure work is done correctly.
8) For safety reasons, never use the machine with
worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts are to be
replaced and never repaired. Only u se original spare
parts. Parts that are not of the sa me quality can seriously
damage the equipment and compromise safety.
9) Before putting the machine away, check you have
removed wrenches or tools used for maintenance.
10) Store the machine out of the reach of children!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or tran sported
you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the chain to stop and discon-
nect the spark plug cap;
– mount the bar cover;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and position
the bar in the opposite direction to that used during
operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine, pos-
ition 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.
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