General Information; Safety Regulations - Stiga SDNSL 108 Hydro Operator's Manual

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain
important information regarding safety and
operation and are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT these give details
or further information on what has already been
said, and aim to prevent damage to the machine.
The symbol highlights danger. Non-
compliance with the warning could lead to
personal and/or third party injury and or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with
grey spots indicate the optional characteristics
not on all models documented in this manual.
Check if the characteristic is on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the
machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side,
this refers to the operator's working position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for
use are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures
are marked A, B, C, etc.
A reference to component C in figure 2 is
written: "See fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only. The
actual parts may vary from those shown.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph "2.1 Training" is
a sub-title of "2. Safety regulations". References
to titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
number. Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1"

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS

2.1 TRAINING
Become acquainted with the controls
and the proper use of the machine. Learn
how to stop the engine quickly. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions
may result in 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.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired
or unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs,
alcohol or any substances which may slow
his reflexes and compromise his 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 looks over 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.
• Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces,
bracelets, clothing with flowing parts, 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.).
Internal combustion engines: fuel
DANGER! The fuel is highly flammable.
• Keep the fuel in approved containers,
in a safe place, away from any
naked lights or heat sources.
• Keep the containers and storage area free of
grass cuttings, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Keep the containers out of
the reach of children.
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