General Safety Instructions; Work Area Safety - STERWINS 320 EP-2 Manual De Instrucciones

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate the machine in explosive atmospheres, such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The machine creates sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. Keep children, pets and bystanders away while operating the machine.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Operation safety
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulation may restrict the age of the operator. When not in use,
store the machine out of reach of children. Always look after children to ensure
they do not play with the machine appliance.
2. This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
3. The operator or user is responsible for the accidents or hazards occurring or
other people.
4. Inspect the area where the machine is to be used, remove all stones sticks,
wires, bones and other foreign objects which can be thrown by the machine.
5. Before using always visually check the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged components in sets to
preserve balance. Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
6. Mow only in daylight or in good light.
7. Walk, never run.
8. Stop the blade if the machine has to be tiled for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass and when transporting the appliance to and from the
area to be mowed.
9. Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the motor.
10. Do not put hands or feet near or under the rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
11. Never pick up the machine when the motor is running.
12. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass.
13. When mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
14. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
15. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
16. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.
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