Stiga LT 500 Li 48 Operator's Manual page 21

obstacles. Kickback may occur
if the cutting means comes
into contact with an obstacle/
object. This contact can cause
a rapid jerk in the opposite
direction, pushing the cutting
means up and towards the
operator. Kickback can cause
the operator to lose control
of the machine, leading to
serious consequences. To
avoid kickbacks, take all
the appropriate precautions
indicated below:
– Firmly hold the machine,
with two hands, and place
your body and arms in
a position that allows
you to resist kickback.
– Do not extend the arms
too high and do not cut
above waist height.
– Use only the cutting
means specified by
the manufacturer.
– Follow the manufacturer's
instructions concerning
cutting means maintenance.
• Beware of injuries
caused by devices used
to cut the line length.
If something breaks or an
accident occurs during work,
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.
Prolonged exposure to
vibrations can cause injuries
and neurovascular disorders
(also called "Raynaud's
syndrome" or "white hand"),
especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The
symptoms can regard the hands,
wrists and fingers and are shown
through loss of sensitivity, torpor,
itching, pain and discolouring
of or structural changes to
the skin. These effects can
be worsened by low ambient
temperatures and/or by gripping
the hand grips excessively
tightly. If the symptoms occur,
the length of time the machine
is used must be reduced
and a doctor consulted.
Use limitations
• Do not use the machine if
you are unable to hold it with
both hands or keep steady
on your legs while working.
• Never assemble metal cutting
means. The use of metal or
rigid blades of any type with
this machine is prohibited.
• Never use the machine
with damaged, missing or
incorrectly positioned
• Don't use the machine if
the attachments/tools are
not installed in their seats.
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guards.