Stiga BC 536, Operator'S Manual

EN - 2

2.  SAFETY REGULATIONS

 2.1  TRAINING

Become familiar with the controls 

and the proper use of the machine. Learn 

how to stop the machine quickly. Failure 

to follow the warnings and instructions 

may result in fire and/or serious injury.  

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National legislation may restrict 

the use of the machine.

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Never allow the machine to be used by 

children or individuals who are not familiar 

with the instructions. Local laws may 

establish a minimum age for users.

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Never use the machine if the user is 

tired or unwell, or has taken medication, 

drugs, alcohol or substances that 

impair reflexes and concentration.

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Remember that the operator or user is 

responsible for accidents and unexpected 

events that can occur to other people or 

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.

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If the machine is sold or lent to others, make 

sure that the operator looks over the user 

instructions contained in this manual.

 2.2  PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Always wear slim-fitting protective clothes 

with slash-proof protection, anti-vibration 

gloves, helmet, protective goggles, half-

mask respirator, protective earplugs, cut 

resistant safety boots with non–slip soles.

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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 

objects or materials in the work area. 

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Tie your hair back if it is long.

Work / Machine Area

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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.)

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Internal combustion engine: fuel

DANGER!

  Petrol and blended fuels are 

highly flammable.

– Keep petrol and blended fuel in approved 

containers, in a safe place, away from 

any sources of heat or naked flames.

– Keep the containers out of 

the reach of children.

– Keep the containers free of residues of 

grass, leaves or excessive grease

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Do not smoke while blending the 

fuel, filling up/topping up with fuel 

or whenever handling the fuel.

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Use a funnel to top up with 

fuel only in the open air.

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Do not inhale fuel fumes.

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Never remove the tank cap or add 

fuel while the engine is running 

or when the engine is hot.

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Open the fuel tank slowly to allow the 

pressure inside to decrease gradually.

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Do not approach the tank opening with 

a naked flame to check its contents.

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If you have spilt some fuel, 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 fuel vapours have dissipated.

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Replace caps of all fuel tanks 

and containers securely.

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Immediately clean up all traces of fuel 

spilt on the machine or on the ground.

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Never start the machine in the same 

place in which you refilled it with fuel;  the 

engine must be started in an area at least 

3 metres from where you refuelled.

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Avoid getting any fuel or your clothing 

and, if this should happen, change your 

clothes before starting the engine.

 2.3  DURING OPERATION

Work Area

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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. 

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When starting up the machine, do not direct 

the silencer and therefore the exhaust 

fumes towards flammable materials

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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