Stiga ST 266 HW, Operator'S Manual

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2. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings, instructions,
illustrations and specifications provided
with the machine. Failure to comply with the
instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
1) Work place safety
a) Keep the work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas may facilitate
accidents.
b) Keep children and bystanders away
when using the machine. Distractions
can cause loss of control.
c) Before starting the engine, make sure
that all of the controls operating the
moving parts are disconnected.
d) Do not use the machine in environments
that pose the risk of explosion, in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
powders. Electrical contact or mechanical
rubbing can generate sparks that can ignite
powder or vapour.
e) Do not operate the engine in confined
spaces where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect. The start-up
operations must be carried out outdoors or
in a well-ventilated area. Always remember
that the exhaust gases are toxic.
f) Work only in daylight or with good
artificial light in good visibility
conditions.
g) Pay particular attention when using the
machine on gravel pathways, side- walks
and roads or when crossing them. Pay
attention to hidden dangers.
h) Look out for traffic when using the
machine near the road.
2) Safety of Internal combustion
engine: fuel
a) Warning: the fuel is highly flammable.
Handle with care!
b) Always store the fuel in suitable
containers.
c) Fill up or top up using a funnel, only
outdoors and never smoke during these
operations.
d) Fill up before turning the engine on.
Never open the tank cap or fill up when the
engine is running or still warm.
e) If any fuel spills out do not start the
engine, rather, move the machine away
from the spillage and immediately clean
up every trace of fuel that has spilled on
to the machine or ground
f) Firmly screw the fuel tank and
containers cap back on.
g) Avoid getting any fuel or your clothing
and, if this should happen, change your
clothes before starting the engine.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, check what you are doing
and use common sense when using the
machine. Do not use the machine when
you are tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medicines. A moment
of inattention while operating the machine
may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment.
Always wear eye protection. Protective
equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times. This enables
better control of the machine in unexpected
situations.
d) Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and
clothing away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
e) Do not let familiarity gained from
frequent use of machine allow you to
become complacent and ignore the
machine safety principles. A careless
action can cause severe injury within a
fraction of a second.
3. SNOW THROWER SAFETY
WARNINGS
3.1 TRAINING
• Read, understand and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before operating this unit. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the machine. Know how to stop
the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
Never allow adults to operate the machine
without proper instruction.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children.