During Use - Stiga 320 P Manuel D'utilisation

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DURING USE

Do not operate the engine in a con-
fined space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can develop.
All starting operations have to be ef-
fected in an open or well ventilated
area.
Always remember that exhaust gases
are toxic.
Work only in daylight or with good arti-
ficial light in good visibility conditions.
Keep persons, children and animals
away from the working area.
If possible, avoid mowing wet grass.
Avoid working in the rain and when
there is a risk of a thunderstorm risk.
Do not use the machine in bad weath-
er conditions, especially when there is
risk of lightening.
Before igniting the engine, disengage
the cutting device or the power socket
and put the transmission in neutral.
Pay special attention when approach-
ing obstacles that could compromise
visibility.
Engage the parking brake when park-
ing the machine.
The machine must not be used on
slopes of over 10° (17%), regardless of
the mowing direction.
Remember there is no such thing as a
"safe" slope. Driving on grass slopes
requires particular care. To prevent
overturning or loss of control over the
machine:
a. Do not stop or start suddenly when
going up or downhill;
b. Engage the drive slowly and always
keep the machine in transmission, es-
pecially when travelling downhill;
c. Machine speeds should be kept low
on slopes and during tight turns;
d. Watch out for humps, hollows and
other hidden hazards;
e. Never mow across the face of the
slope. Lawns on a slope have to be
mowed moving up and down and
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never across them. When changing
direction, take great care that the
wheels facing the slope do not hit any
obstacles (such as stones, branches,
roots, etc.) that may cause the ma-
chine to slide sideways, tip over or
make you lose control.
Reduce speed before any change of
direction on slopes, and always apply
the parking brake before leaving the
machine at a standstill and unattend-
ed.
Be very careful near ravines, ditches
or embankments. The machine could
overturn if a wheel slides over the
edge or if the earth gives way.
Pay maximum attention when working
in reverse gear. Look behind you to
make sure there are no obstacles be-
fore and during operations in reverse
gear.
Use care when towing loads or using
heavy equipment:
a. Use approved drawbar hitch points
only when towing;
b. Limit loads to those you can safely
control;
c. Do not turn sharply. Take care when
reversing;
d. Use counterweight(s) or wheel
weights whenever advised in the in-
structions manual.
Disengage the cutting device or the
power socket when crossing areas
with no grass, when moving to or from
areas that require mowing, and move
the cutting device assembly to its
highest position.
Look out for traffic when using the ma-
chine near the road.
WARNING! The machine has not been
approved for use on public roads. It
must be used (as indicated by the
highway code) in private areas closed
to traffic.
Never use the machine if the guards
are damaged,