Maintenance And Storage - Stiga T 26 J Gebrauchsanweisung

risk of hazards and improve the quality of your
work.
21) Check that when the machine is running
idle, there is no movement of the cutting means
and, after pressing the throttle trigger, the engine
quickly returns to minimum speed.
22) Always keep the machine connected to the
harness when working.
23) Stop the engine:
– Whenever you leave the machine unattended;
– Before refuelling;
– When moving between work areas.
24) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine;
– After the intake of a foreign body. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine;
– If the machine begins to vibrate abnormally
(Immediately look for the causes of the vibra-
tions and take it to a Specialised Centre for
necessary inspections);
– When the machine is not in use.
25) Avoid using the machine in environments or
at times of the day when it may disturb others.
26) To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the ma-
chine with the engine hot on leaves, dry grass or
other inflammable material.
27) Never assemble metal cutting means. The
use of metal or rigid cutting means of any type
with this machine is prohibited.
28) WARNING – If something breaks or an ac-
cident occurs while working, turn off the engine
immediately and move the machine away to pre-
vent 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 that might cause damage or harm
persons or animals should it not be seen.
29) WARNING – The noise and vibration lev-
els shown in these instructions are the maxi-
mum levels for use of the machine. The use of
an unbalanced cutting means and the absence
of maintenance have a significant influence on
noise emissions and vibrations. Consequently,
it is necessary to take preventive steps to elimi-
nate 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.
30) Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause
injuries and neurovascular disorders (also called
"Raynaud's syndrome" or "white hand"), espe-
cially to people suffering from circulation dis-
orders. 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 ef-
fects can be worsened by low ambient temper-
atures and/or by gripping the handgrips exces-
sively tightly. If the symptoms occur, the length of
time the machine is used must be reduced and a
doctor consulted.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) WARNING! – Before cleaning or doing main-
tenance work, disconnect the spark plug cap
and read the relevant instructions. Wear proper
clothing and protective gloves whenever your
hands are at risk.
2) WARNING! – Never use the machine with
worn or damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts
must always be replaced and not repaired. Use
original spare parts only: the use of non-original
and/or incorrectly fitted parts will jeopardize the
safety of the machine, may cause accidents or
personal injuries for which the Manufacturer is
under no circumstance liable or responsible.
3) Any adjustments or maintenance operations
not described in this manual must be carried out
by your Dealer or a specialized Service Centre
with the necessary knowledge and equipment
to ensure that the work is done correctly main-
taining the machine's original safety level. Any
operations performed in unauthorized centres or
by unqualified persons will totally invalidate the
Warranty and all obligations and responsibilities
of the Manufacturer.
4) After each use, disconnect the spark plug ca-
ble and check for damage.
5 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the machine is in safe working condition. Routine
maintenance is essential for safety and for main-
taining a high performance level.
6) Check that the cutting means screws are
properly tightened on a regular basis.
7) Wear work gloves and apply the cutting
means guard to handle, remove or remount the
same.
8) Be careful during adjustment of the machine
to prevent entrapment of the fingers between the
cutting means and fixed parts of the machine.
9) Do not touch the cutting means until the spark
plug cable has been disconnected and the cut-
ting means is completely stationary. When serv-
icing the cutting means, bear in mind that, even
though the spark plug cable is disconnected, the
cutting means can still move.
10) Check the guard frequently for wear or dete-
rioration. Replace it if it is damaged.
11) Replace any instruction or warning message
stickers, if damaged.
12) Store the machine out of the reach of chil-
dren.
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