Stiga Collector, Instruction Manual

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SAFETY REGULATIONS
1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar
with the controls and proper use of the equip-
ment. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
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 damage to the machine.
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) WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly
flammable:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do
not smoke while refuelling or whenever han-
dling the fuel.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the
vapour dispersed.
– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps
securely.
4) Substitute faulty silencers.
5) 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.
6) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening
guards (grass-catcher or stone-guard).
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
C) OPERATION
B) PREPARATION
A) TRAINING
fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) If possible, avoid operating the equipment in
wet grass.
4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to
be pulled along by the lawnmower.
6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
7) Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.
9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
10) 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.
11) Never operate the lawnmower with defec-
tive guards, or without safety devices, such as
the stone-guard and/or grass-catcher, in place.
12) Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
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 starting the
engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is
free of obstacles and tall grass.
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 spark
plug wire:
– Before carrying out any work underneath the
cutting deck or before unclogging the chute;
– Before checking, cleaning or working on
lawnmower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the lawnmower;
– If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormal-
ly (find and remove the cause of the vibration
immediately).
19) Stop the engine:
– Whenever you leave the lawnmower unat-
tended. Remove the key from models with elec-
tric starters.
– Before refuelling.
– Every time you remove or replace the grass-
catcher.
20) Reduce the throttle before turning off the
engine and turn the fuel off when you have fin-
ished mowing, following the instructions in the
engine handbook.
21) When mowing, always keep to a safe dis-
tance from the rotating blade. This distance is
the length of the handle.
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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