Safety Regulations; During Operation - Stiga EW 330 Operator's Manual

2.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1 TRAINING
Become familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine. Learn how to stop the motor quic-
kly. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
• Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instructions concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired or
unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol
or any substances which may slow their
reflexes and compromise their judgement.
• Do not allow children or other passengers
to ride on the machine.
• 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.
• If the machine is sold or lent to others,
make sure that the operator reads the user
instructions contained in this manual.
2.2 PREPARATION
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Always wear suitable work attire, hard-wearing safety
footwear with non-slip soles and long trousers. Do
not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Wear hearing protection devices.
• Use of hearing protections can reduce the ability to
hear any warnings (shouting or alarms). Be careful
of what occurs around you in the work area.
• Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, bracelets,
loose flowing clothing, laces or ties or any hanging 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.
Work area/Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and
remove anything that could be thrown by the
machine or damage the cutting means/rotating
units (stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
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. Power tools create
sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Work only in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions.
• Keep persons, children and animals away
from the working area. Ask another adult to
keep the children under supervision.
• Avoid working with wet grass, in the rain and when
there is a risk of a thunderstorm, especially lightening.
• Do not expose the machine to rain or wet
environments. Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Pay careful attention to uneven ground
(hills, dips), slopes, hidden hazards and
obstacles that could limit visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines, ditches or embankments.
The machine could overturn if a wheel slides
over the edge or if the earth gives way.
• Always mow across a slope and never up and down
it, being very careful when changing direction,
making sure you have firm footage and that the
wheels do not hit any obstacles (such as stones,
branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the machine
to slide sideways or make you lose control of it.
• Look out for traffic when using the
machine near the road.
• Warning: Moisture and electricity are not
compatible: Always handle and connect
electric cables in dry conditions.
1. Never allow electric sockets or cables to come into
contact with wet areas (puddles or wet grass).
2. Connections between cables and sockets must
always be watertight. Only use extension leads
with intact, watertight and approved sockets sold
on the market.
Conduct
• Exercise caution when reversing or moving backwards.
Look behind you to make sure there are no obstacles
before and during operations in reverse gear.
• Never run, always walk.
• Do not allow the lawnmower to pull you along.
• Always keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means, when starting and when using the machine.
• Attention: the cutting means will continue to
rotate for a few seconds after disengagement
or after you have switched off the motor.
• Keep away from the discharge opening.
• If something breaks or an accident occurs
during mowing, turn off the motor immediately and
move the machine away to prevent further damage;
if an accident occurs with injuries or third parties
are injured, carry out the first aid measures most
suitable for the situation immediately and contact
the medical authorities for any necessary health
care. Carefully remove any debris which could cause
damage or injury to persons or animals if ignored.
• Do not use the cable improperly. Never use the
cable for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
machine. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cables increase the risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, cookers and
refridgerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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