Stiga COLLECTOR 45SCOMBIEL - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY REGULATIONS
1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment. Learn how to stop the engine quick-
ly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for
which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and col-
lecting grass. Any other use can be hazardous,
causing injury or damage to people and/or
property.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
4) Never use the lawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are
nearby;
– If the operator has taken medicine or sub-
stances that can affect his ability to react and
concentrate.
5) Remember that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equip-
ment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all objects which
may be thrown by the machine (stones, sticks,
metal wire, bones, etc.)
3) Before use, always inspect the machine,
especially the condition of the blades, and
check that the screws and cutting assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or dam-
aged blades and screws in sets to preserve bal-
ance.
4) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening
guards (grass-catcher or stone-guard).
5) WARNING: DANGER! Damp and electricity do
not go together:
– cables must be handled and wired when dry
– never allow contact between an electric
socket or cable with a wet area (puddles or
damp grass);
– connections between cables and sockets
must be of the waterproof type. Only use exten-
sion cables with moulded-on waterproof or
approved sockets available commercially.
– power the machine using a residual current
device (RCD Residual Current Device) with max.
30 mA tripping current.
6) The power supply cables must not be of
lower quality than the H05RN-F or H05VV-F type
with minimum cross-section size of 1.5 mm
2
and max. 25 m long.
7) Attach the cable onto the cable clamp before
B) PREPARATION
A) TRAINING
starting the machine.
8) The permanent wiring of any electrical device
to the mains must be carried out by a qualified
electrician, in accordance with electrical regu-
lations in force. Incorrect wiring may cause
severe injury or death.
1) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
2) Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass
or in the rain.
3) Never go over the electric cable with the
lawnmower. While cutting, the cable should
always be pulled behind the lawnmower and
always from the area of grass already cut. Use
the cable clamp as described in this manual to
prevent the cable from disconnecting by acci-
dent. Ensure that it is properly inserted without
forcing into the power socket.
4) Never pull the lawnmower by its power cable
or pull the cable to remove the plug. Do not
expose the cable to sources of heat or let it
come in contact with oil, solvents or sharp
objects.
5) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
6) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to
be pulled along by the lawnmower.
7) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
8) Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
9) Do not mow on slopes that are too steep.
10) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
11) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the
lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
12) Never operate the lawnmower with defec-
tive guards, or without safety devices, such as
the stone-guard and/or grass-catchers, in
place.
13) On power-driven models, disengage the
drive clutch before starting the engine.
14) Start the engine carefully, following the
instructions and keeping feet well away from
the blade.
15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching
on the engine unless it is strictly necessary for
start-up. In this case, do not tilt it more than is
strictly necessary and only lift the part furthest
away from the operator. Check that both hands
are positioned correctly before lowering the
lawnmower.
16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat-
ing parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
the engine is running.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the power
supply cable:
– before carrying out any work underneath the
C) OPERATION
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