During Operation - Stiga BLV 20 Li S Gebrauchsanweisung

or any substances which may slow his reflexes
and compromise his judgement.
• 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 looks over the user instructions
contained in this manual.
2.2 PREPARATION
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Wear suitable clothing, strong work shoes with
anti-slip soles, and long pants. Do not operate
the machine barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear ear-protection devices, anti-vibration
gloves, protective goggles, and a half mask
respirator.
• 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.
• Never wear scarves,
bracelets, loose flowing clothing, laces or
ties or any hanging or flapping accessory that
could catch in the machine or in any objects or
materials in the work area.
• Keep hair away from the air inlet grille as it could
get caught in the rotor and cause
Tie your hair back if it is long.
Work area / Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and
use a rake or yard brush to manually untangle
debris, remove anything that could be projected
by the machine (when used as a blower), block
the vacuum tube (when the machine is used
as vacuum collector), or be a source of hazard
(stones, branches, steel wire, bones etc.)
• When operating in dry dusty soil conditions, it
is recommended to moisten the surface slightly.
• To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the machine
with the motor hot on leaves or dry grass.

2.3 DURING OPERATION

Work area
• Do not use the machine in environments at risk
of explosion, 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.
shirts, necklaces,
serious injury.
• Check that there is nobody within at least 15
metres of the machine's range of action.
• Avoid working with wet grass, in the rain
and when there is a risk of a thunderstorm,
especially lightening.
• Where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery
ground or in any case on uneven or steep
ground that does not guarantee stability for the
operator.
• Do not expose the machine to rain or wet
environments. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric 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.
• Look out for traffic when using the machine near
the road.
• Always assess wind direction and never work
against the wind.
• Do not use of the machine near open windows.
• Start the machine on a flat, solid surface.
• Do not use the machine on paved or gravel-
covered surfaces, to avoid that the removed
material causes injuries.
• Prevent removed material from accumulating
in the discharge area as it may interfere with
the correct removal and may cause material
blowback through the suction openings.
Conduct
• When performing work utilising the machine as
blower, the machine must always be held firmly
with the right hand on the upper hand grip.
• When performing work utilising the machine as
vacuum collector, the machine must always be
held firmly with both hands, with the right hand
on the upper hand grip and the left hand on the
lower hand grip, so that the collection bag is on
the operator's left.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, cookers
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
• Always use caution and take on a firm and well-
balanced position.
• Do not lose your balance.
• Do not lean over.
• Pay close attention to your footing when working
on slopes.
• Never run, always walk.
• Make sure to avoid violent impacts against
foreign bodies and prevent the air flow from
throwing any material and dust.
• Do not direct the air jet towards persons or
animals.
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