General Information; Safety Regulations - ST CP1 430 Manual De Instrucciones

EN WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep safe for
future necessity.
INDEX

1. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................... 1

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS ............................................. 1

3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE .......................... 3
4. ASSEMBLY ................................................................... 4
5. CONTROLS .................................................................. 4
6. USING THE MACHINE ................................................. 4
7. MAINTENANCE............................................................ 5
8. STORAGE..................................................................... 6
9. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION ........................ 6
10. MAINTENANCE TABLE ............................................... 6
11. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION ....................................... 6
12. ATTACHMENTS ON REQUEST .................................. 6
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain important informa-
tion regarding safety and operation and are emphasised in
this manner:
NOTE OR IMPORTANT
information on what has already been said, and aim to pre-
vent damage to the machine.
This symbol highlights danger. Failure to observe the
warning can lead to possible personal and/or third party injury
and/or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with grey
spots indicate the optional characteristics not on
all models documented in this manual. Check if
the characteristics are available on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the machine
"front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side, this refers to the
operator's driving position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are numbered 1,
2, 3, etc.
The components indicated in the figures are identified with
letters A, B, C, and so on.
Reference to component C in figure 2 is indicated with the
wording: "See fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only. The actual pieces can
differ from those illustrated in this document.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and paragraphs. The ti-
tle of paragraph "2.1 Training" is a sub-title of "2.
Safety regulations". References to titles or paragraphs are
marked with the abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
number. Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1"
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS
2.1 TRAINING
Become acquainted with the controls and the proper
use of the machine. Learn how to stop the motor quickly.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may re-
sult in fire and/or serious injury.
these give details or further
• Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local laws may establish
a minimum age for users.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruc-
tions concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired or unwell, or has
taken medicine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow their reflexes and compromise his judgement.
• Do not allow children or other passengers to ride on the
machine.
• 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 reads the user instructions contained in this
manual.
2.2 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Always wear suitable work attire, hard-wearing safety
footwear with non-slip soles and long trousers. Do not
operate the machine barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear hearing protection devices.
• 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, shirts, necklaces, bracelets, loose
flowing clothing, laces or ties or any hanging or flapping
accessory that could catch in the machine or in any ob-
jects or materials in the work area.
• Tie your hair back if it is long.
Work area/Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove
anything that could be thrown by the machine or damage
the cutting means/rotating units (stones, branches, iron
wire, bones, etc.).
Power supply
Immediately unplug the plug from the power socket if the cable
or extension cable is damaged during use. DO NOT TOUCH
THE CABLE BEFORE DISCONNECTING IT FROM THE POW-
ER SOCKET. Never use the machine when the power cable or
extension cable is damaged or worn. A damaged or worn cable
may cause contact with live parts.
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