Safety Regulations; Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe) - Stiga EW 330 Gebrauchsanweisung

EN WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep safe for
future necessity.
INDEX
1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................... 1

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................................. 1

3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE .......................... 3
4. ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 3
5. CONTROLS .................................................................. 4
6. USING THE MACHINE ................................................. 4
7. MAINTENANCE............................................................ 5
8. STORAGE..................................................................... 5
9. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION ........................ 6
10. MAINTENANCE TABLE ............................................... 6
11. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION ...................................... 6
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain important informa-
tion regarding safety and operation and are emphasised in
this manner:
NOTE OR IMPORTANT
information on what has already been said, and aim to prevent
damage to the machine.
This symbol highlights danger. Failure to observe the
warning can lead to possible personal and/or third party injury
and/or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with grey
spots indicate the optional characteristics that are not
available on all models documented in this manual.
Check if the characteristics are available on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the machine
"front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side, this refers to the opera-
tor's driving position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are numbered 1, 2,
3, etc.
The components indicated in the figures are identified with
letters A, B, C, and so on.
Reference to component C in figure 2 is indicated with the
wording: "See fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only. The actual pieces can
differ from those illustrated in this document.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and paragraphs. The
title of paragraph '2.1 Training" is a sub-title of "2.
Safety regulations". References to titles or paragraphs are
marked with the abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
number. Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1"
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS
2.1 TRAINING
Become acquainted with the controls and the proper
use of the machine. Learn how to stop the motor quickly.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may re-
sult in fire and/or serious injury.
these give details or further
• Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local laws may establish
a minimum age for users.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired or unwell, or has
taken medicine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow their reflexes and compromise his judgement.
• Do not allow children or other passengers to ride on the
machine.
• Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or unexpected events occurring to other
people 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, particularly on
slopes or rough, slippery and unstable ground.
• If the machine is sold or lent to others, make sure that
the operator reads the user instructions contained in this
manual.
2.2 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Always wear suitable work attire, hard-wearing safety
footwear with non-slip soles and long trousers. Do not
operate the machine barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear hearing protection devices.
• Use of hearing protections can reduce the ability to hear any
warnings (shouting or alarms). Be careful of what occurs
around you in the work area.
• Wear protective gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
• Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, bracelets, loose
flowing clothing, laces or ties or any hanging or flapping
accessory that could catch in the machine or in any ob-
jects or materials in the work area.
• Tie your hair back if it is long.
Work area/Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove any-
thing that could be thrown by the machine or damage the
cutting means/rotating units (stones, branches, iron wire,
bones, etc.).
2.3 DURING OPERATION
Work Area
• Do not use the machine in environments at risk of explo-
sion, in the presence of flammable liquids, gas or powder.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
• Work only in daylight or with good artificial light in good
visibility conditions.
• Keep persons, children and animals away from the work-
ing area. Children must be supervised by another adult.
• Avoid working with wet grass, in the rain and when there is
a risk of a thunderstorm, especially lightening.
• Do not expose the machine to rain or wet environments.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
• Pay careful attention to uneven ground (hills, dips),
slopes, hidden hazards and obstacles that could limit
visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines, ditches or embankments.
The machine could overturn if a wheel slides over the
edge or if the earth gives way.
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