Stiga Cruiser CR 430 Li 80 Series Operator's Manual page 110

of maintenance have a significant influence on
noise emissions and vibrations. Consequently, it
is necessary to take preventive steps to eliminate
possible damage due to high levels of noise and stress
from vibration. Maintain the machine well, wear ear
protection devices, and take breaks while working.
Storage
• To reduce fire risks, do not leave containers
with debris inside a room.
2.5 BATTERY / BATTERY CHARGER
IMPORTANT The following safety instructions
are in addition to the safety requirements
provided in the specific battery and battery
charger manual delivered with this machine.
• Only use battery chargers recommended by the
manufacturer to recharge batteries. An inadequate
battery charger may cause electric shock, overheating
or corrosive liquid to leak from the battery
• Use only batteries specifically designed for
your power tool. The use of other batteries
may cause injuries and fire risks.
• Make sure that the machine is switched off before
inserting the battery. Inserting a battery in a
machine which is switched on can cause a fire.
• Keep all unused batteries at a distance from
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects as contact with the same
can cause short circuits. Short circuits between
battery contacts can lead to explosion or fires.
• Never use the battery charger in environments in
the presence of vapours, flammable substances
or on easily flammable surfaces such as
paper, fabric, etc. The battery charger heats
up during recharging and may cause a fire.
• When transporting batteries, make sure that the
contacts never come into contact with each other
and never use metal containers to transport them.
2.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Safeguarding the environment must be a relevant
and priority aspect of machine use, of benefit to
the community and the environment we live in.
• Avoid being a disturbance to the neighbourhood.
Use this machine at reasonable times of the
day only (not early morning or late evening
when the noise could cause disturbance).
• Scrupulously comply with local regulations for the
disposal of packaging, deteriorated parts or any
elements with a strong environmental impact; this
waste must not be disposed of as normal waste,
it must be separated and taken to specified waste
disposal centres where the material will be recycled.
• Scrupulously comply with local regulations
for the disposal of waste materials
• When the machine is withdrawn from service,
do not dispose of it in the environment, but take
it to a waste disposal facility in accordance
with the local regulations in force.
Do not throw electrical equipment away with
domestic waste. According to the European
Directive 2012/19/EU on electrical and electronic
equipment waste and its implementation in
compliance with national standards, old
electrical equipment must be collected separately, for eco-
compatible recycling. If electrical equipment is disposed of
in a landfill or in the ground, the harmful substances can
reach the water table and enter the food chain, damaging
your health and wellbeing. For further information on
disposing of this product, contact the competent authority
for the disposal of domestic waste or your dealer.
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE
3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
AND PLANNED USE
This machine is a pedestrian controlled lawnmower.
The machine is essentially composed of a motor
which drives a cutting means enclosed in a
casing, equipped with wheels and a handle.
The operator is able to operate the machine and use
the main controls, always staying behind the handle
at a safe distance from the rotating cutting means.
If the operator leaves the machine, the motor and
cutting means will stop within a few seconds.
3.1.1 Intended use
This machine was designed and manufactured
for cutting (and collecting) grass in gardens and
grassy areas, in proportion to its cutting capacity,
carried out by a pedestrian operator.
Generally speaking this machine can:
1. mow the grass and collect it in the grass catcher;
2. mow the grass and discharge it on the
ground from the rear section;
3. mow the grass and discharge it
from the side (if provided)
4. mow, chop and deposit the grass on the
ground (mulching effect - if provided ).
The use of special attachments provided for by the
Manufacturer as original equipment or which may be
purchased separately, allows this work to be carried out
in various operating modes, illustrated in this manual or
the instructions that accompany the single attachments.
3.1.2 Improper use
Any other usage not in keeping with the above-
mentioned ones may be hazardous and harm
persons and/or damage things. Examples of
improper use may include, but are not limited to:
– allowing children, animals or other passengers
to ride on the machine as they could fall
off and injure themselves or compromise
safe driving by the operator;
– letting oneself be transported by the machine;
– using the machine to tow or push loads;
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