Safety Regulations - Stiga SHT 660 K Operator's Manual

28. Year of manufacture
29. Article code
30. Emission number
The example of the conformity declaration is
found in the penultimate page of the manual.
DESCRIPTION OF EXPLANATORY
SYMBOLS (where applicable)
41. Fuel mixture tank
42. Run
43. Stop
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Your machine must be used with care. Symbols
have therefore been placed on various parts of
the machine to remind you of the main precau-
tions to be taken. Their meaning is explained
below. You are also asked to carefully read the
safety regulations in the specific chapter of this
manual.
Replace damaged or illegible labels.
51. WARNING! Danger.
52. Read the instruction manual before using
the machine.
53. Your auditory system is in danger of being
irreversibly impaired. Anyone operating this
machine under normal conditions during
continuous daily use may be exposed to a
noise level equal to or exceeding 85 dB (A).
The operator must wear Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). Whenever the machine is
in use, safety goggles must be worn to safe-
guard against flying objects, as must ear
protectors, such as a soundproof helmet, in
order to protect the operator's hearing. If the
operator is working in an area where there is
a risk of falling objects, a safety helmet must
also be worn.
54. Wear protective footwear and gloves!
55. Fire hazard! The fuel mixture is inflammable.
Do not spill the fuel.
56. These fumes are deadly! During use, the en-
gine produces toxic gases. Do not use the
machine in closed or poorly ventilated are-
as. These fumes are deadly!
TECHNICAL DATA
[61] Capacity
[62] Power
[63] Spark plug
[64] Spark plug electrode distance
[65] Petrol / oil ratio
[66] Tank capacity
[67] Cutting length
[68] Operator ear noise pressure level
[69] Measured acoustic power level
[70] Guaranteed acoustic power level
[71] Measurement uncertainty
[72] Vibrations transmitted to the hand on the
front handgrip
[73] Vibrations transmitted to the hand on the
rear handgrip
[74] Mass
[75] Blade code (pair)

SAFETY REGULATIONS

to be observed scrupulously
A) TRAINING
1) THIS MACHINE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DA-
MAGE AND INJURIES. Carefully read the in-
structions for proper use, preparation, mainte-
nance, start up and stopping of the machine.
Become acquainted with the controls and the
proper use of the machine. Learn how to stop the
engine quickly.
2) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local
laws can restrict the minimum age of the op-
erator.
3) The machine must never be used by more
than one person.
4) Never use the machine:
– when people, especially children or pets are
nearby;
– if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi-
cine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his
judgement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the ma-
chine firmly with two hands and/or remaining
standing on the ground whilst working.
5) Bear in mind that the operator or user is re-
sponsible for accidents or unexpected events
occurring to other people or their property.
B) PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does
not hamper movements when using the ma-
chine.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fit-
ted with shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear protective gloves and eye-gog-
gles and safety anti-shear boots with non-slip
soles.
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