Stiga SDNSL 108 Hydro, Operator'S Manual

EN - 3

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Do not smoke when filling up with 

fuel or when handling the fuel.

•  Use a funnel to top up with 

fuel only in the open air.

•  Do not inhale fuel fumes.

•  Never remove the tank cap or add 

fuel while the engine is running 

or when the engine is hot.

•  Open the fuel tank slowly to allow the 

pressure inside to decrease gradually.

•  Do not approach the tank opening with 

a naked flame to check its contents.

•  If you have spilled 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.

•  Immediately clean up all traces of fuel 

spilt on the machine or on the ground.

•  Replace caps of all fuel tanks 

and containers securely.

•  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.

•  If fuel is spilt on clothing, change 

clothing before starting the engine.

 2.3  DURING OPERATION

Work Area

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Do not operate the engine in a confined 

space where dangerous carbon 

monoxide fumes can develop. All starting 

operations have to be effected in an 

open or well ventilated area. Always 

remember that exhaust gases are toxic! 

•  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 

at risk of  explosion, in the presence of 

flammable liquids, gas or powder. Electrical 

contacts and mechanical friction can generate 

sparks that can ignite the powder or vapours. 

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Work only in daylight or with good artificial 

light in good visibility conditions. 

•  Keep persons, children and animals away 

from the working area. Instruct another adult 

to supervise any children in the vicinity.

•  Avoid working with wet grass, in the 

rain and when there is a risk of a 

thunderstorm, especially lightening.

•  Pay careful attention to uneven ground 

(hills, dips), slopes, hidden hazards and 

obstacles than could limit visibility.

•  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 attention on sloping ground which 

requires particular care to prevent overturning 

or loss of control of the machine. The 

main reasons for loss of control are:

–

Insufficient wheel grip

– Excessive speed

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Inadequate braking

– Type of machine unsuitable for its task

–

Lack of awareness of the effect of 

ground conditions, especially slopes

– Incorrect use as a towing machine.

Behaviour

•  When working behind the wheel, do 

not become distracted and maintain 

the required level of concentration.

•  Exercise caution when reversing or 

moving backwards. Look behind you to 

make sure there are no obstacles before 

and during operations in reverse gear.

•  Use care when pulling loads or 

using heavy equipment:

– Use approved drawbar hitch 

points only when towing;

– Do not turn sharply. Take 

care when reversing;

– Use counterweight(s) or wheel 

weights whenever advised in 

the instructions manual.

•  Pay attention when using the grass catcher 

and attachments that can alter the stability 

of the machine, especially on slopes.

•  Always keep hands and feet away 

from the cutting means, when starting 

and when using the machine.

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Attention: the cutting means will continue to 

rotate for a few seconds after disengagement 

or after you have switched off the engine.

•  Pay attention to cutting-means 

assemblies with more than one cutting 

means, as a rotating cutting means can 

trigger the rotation of the others,

•  Keep away from the discharge opening.

•  Do not touch the engine parts which 

heat up during use. Burns hazard.

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To avoid the risk of fire, do not 

leave the machine standing in high 

grass with the engine running. 

If something breaks or an accident occurs 

during work, turn off the engine immediately 

and move the machine away to prevent further 

damage; if an accident occurs with injuries 

or third parties are injured, carry out the first 

aid measures most suitable for the situation 

immediately and contact the medical authorities 

for any necessary health care. Carefully 

remove any debris which could cause damage 

or injury to persons or animals if ignored.