Safety Instructions - Stiga RECYCLING VE32 Gebrauchsanweisung

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 General rules
Due to the risk to the user's safety, the machine
must not be used:
• As a motorised hoe.
• For levelling uneven surfaces such as piles of
soil.
• By children or people who are not familiar with
the machine and its operation.
• By children under 16 years of age.
• On wet surfaces. Only use the machine on dry
grass.
• In the dark. Only work in daylight or equivalent
artificial lighting.
1.2 Before using the machine
Always wear suitable clothing; never wear loose
clothing that could catch in the rotating tool. Wear
suitable safety shoes, safety goggles and protective
gloves. Always wear long trousers to protect your
legs.
Install the splash guard and collecting equipment
in accordance with the enclosed installation in-
structions. Check that they are securely attached.
The machine may not be operated without this
equipment or with damaged equipment. Before us-
ing the machine, remove all foreign objects from
the lawn, such as stones, sticks or bones.
Check the following:
a) That all the machine's parts are properly se-
cured.
b) Check for any damage or heavy wear and tear
on machine components. When replacing parts, re-
fer to the installation instructions. Examine con-
nections and cables routed on the outside of the
machine for wear and tear and durability. Only use
the machine when no damage can be found. Re-
pairs to cables may only be carried out by qualified
engineers.
Regularly check for wear and tear on the grassbox.
Before adjusting or cleaning the tool, disconnect
the plug from the power supply and check for wear
on the connection cable and the switch.
1.3 Cables
Use safety cables. Only cables that are not lighter
than rubber cable H07 RN-F with a minimum di-
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ameter of 3x1.5 mm may be used.
The cable must be able to withstand water and out-
door climates, and must be connected via an earth
leakage circuit breaker.
Use a leakage protection system (RCD) with a
leakage current of not more than 30 mA.
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Connect the cable to a relieving loop. Check that it
does not rub against sharp edges or sharp objects.
Do not squeeze the cable between door or window
gaps. The earth leakage circuit breaker must not be
removed or bridged.
1.4 Starting up
Only start the motor when you are a safe distance
from the rotating tool. Do not tilt the machine
when operating the switch unless absolutely neces-
sary. If it is necessary, tilt the machine in such a
way that it is between you and the rotating tool.
1.5 During operation
WARNING! The rotating tool is hot.
Pay attention to the safety distance specified in the
safety regulations.
Only start the motor when your feet are a safe dis-
tance from the rotating tool.
Always make sure you have a safe footing, espe-
cially on slopes. Never run, always walk slowly.
Never use the machine on steep slopes.
Hold the cable away from the rotating tool when
you are operating the machine.
Always move the machine sideways along the
slope, never up and down.
Switch off the machine when tilting or transport-
ing.
Never use the machine in the absence of protective
equipment or a protective cover.
Before lifting or moving the machine, switch off
the motor and wait until the rotating tool has come
to a complete standstill.
Before removing the grassbox or adjusting the op-
erating height, switch off the motor and wait until
the rotating tool has come to a complete standstill.
Replace worn or damaged blades as a complete set.
See the installation instructions. Always use genu-
ine spare parts. Cleaning and maintenance of the
machine may only be performed when the ma-
chine's power supply is completely switched off.
Never store the machine in damp environments or
close to an open flame.
If the machine has run over a hard foreign object,
it must be examined by a specialist for safety rea-
sons (see list of dealers).
If the connection cable has been damaged during
use, it must immediately be disconnected from the
power supply. Do not touch the cable until the
power has been disconnected.
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