Preliminary Procedures - Stiga P 901 C Series Operator's Manual

(Translation of the original instructions)
Bear in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or unex-
pected events occurring to other peo-
ple 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, par-
ticularly on slopes or rough, slippery
and unstable ground.
If the machine is sold or lent to oth-
ers, make sure that the operator reads
the user instructions contained in this
manual.
Do not allow children or other passen-
gers to ride on the machine as they
could fall off and injure themselves or
compromise safe driving by the opera-
tor.
The machine operator must follow the
driving instructions carefully and, in
particular:
a. Avoid distractions and maintain concentra-
tion whilst working;
b. Bear in mind that control of a machine slid-
ing on a slope will not be regained by the
application of the brake. The main reasons
for loss of control are:
• Insufficient wheel grip;
• Excessive speed;
• Inadequate braking;
• Type of machine unsuitable for its task;
• Lack of awareness of the effect of
ground conditions, especially slopes;
• Incorrect use as a towing machine;
The machine is supplied with a series
of micro-switches and safety devices
which must never be tampered with
or removed; this will invalidate the
warranty and relieve the manufacturer
from all responsibility. Always check
that the safety devices are working
properly before using the machine.
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PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

• While using the machine, always wear anti-slip
and resistant work footwear and long pants.
• Do not operate the machine when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
• Avoid wearing chains, bracelets, clothing that
is loose fitting or has hanging cords or ties.
• Tie hair back if it is long. Always wear
protective earplugs.
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and
remove anything that could be thrown by the
machine or damage the cutting unit or motor
(stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
WARNING: DANGER! The fuel is highly
flammable.
a. Store the fuel in special containers;
b. add fuel, using a funnel, only out-
doors; do not smoke during this oper-
ation and each time fuel is handled;
c. Top-up with fuel before igniting the
engine; never remove the tank cap or
add fuel while the engine is running
or when it is hot;
d. if you have spilled some fuel, do not
attempt to start the engine but move
the machine away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and fuel vapours have
dissipated.
e. Replace caps of all fuel tanks and
containers securely.
Replace faulty mufflers.
Before use, always inspect the ma-
chine in general and in particular the
cutting device and check whether the
screws and cutting devices are worn
or damaged.
Replace the entire cutting means and
all damaged or worn screws to pre-
serve balance.
Any repairs must be done at a special-
ised centre.
Check the battery status regularly. Re-
place it if there is any damage to the
casing, cover or terminals.
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