Stiga 8211-0209-13 Manuale Utente

• Please read through these instructions carefully. 

Learn all the controls and the correct use of the 

machine.

• Before use, all drivers must apply for and 

receive practical training in the operation of the 

machine. Particular emphasis should be placed 

on the fact that:
a. The use of ride-on lawnmowers requires care 

and concentration.
b. On slopes, it is not possible to control a 

sliding ride-on lawnmower by braking. The 

main reasons for losing control are insufficient 

traction, excessively high speed, insufficient 

braking, the machine not being suited to the 

task, lack of attention to the surface or incorrect 

use as a towing vehicle.

• Never let children or anyone who is not familiar 

with these instructions to use the machine. 

Local regulations may impose restrictions as 

regards the age of the driver.

• Never use the machine if others, particularly 

children or animals, are in the vicinity.

• Remember that the driver is responsible for 

accidents that happen to other people or their 

property.

• Do not let children or other passengers to ride 

with you on the machine. They might fall off 

and be seriously injured, or they might prevent 

the machine being driven safely.

• Do not use the machine if you are under the 

influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. 

Neither should you use it when you are tired or 

feeling unwell.

• Wear strong shoes and long trousers when using 

the machine. Do not operate it barefoot or 

wearing sandals.

• Wear appropriate clothing when using the 

machine. Do not wear loose, hanging clothes, 

jewellery, scarves, ties, etc., which can get 

caught in rotating parts. Tie up long hair.

• Carefully check the area that is to be cut/cleared 

of snow. Remove all loose stones, sticks, steel 

wire and other foreign objects which the 

machine could throw out.

• Warning – Petrol is highly inflammable.

a. Always store petrol in containers that are 

made especially for this purpose.
b. Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and 

never smoke when filling or topping up.

c. Fill with petrol before starting the motor. 

Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol 

while the engine is running or still warm.
d. If petrol is spilt, do not try to start the engine 

but instead move the machine away from the 

place where the spillage occurred and avoid any 

possible causes of sparks until the petrol fumes 

have evaporated.
e. Do not forget to screw the cap on the petrol 

tank and the storage container after filling.

• Replace faulty silencers.
• Before use, always check that blades and 

mounting devices are not worn or damaged. 

Replace worn or damage parts as a set so that 

the correct balance is maintained.

• The battery (on electrically started machines) 

gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames 

and cigarettes away. Ensure there is sufficient 

ventilation during charging.

• The battery contains toxic material. Do not 

damage the battery casing. If the casing is 

damaged, avoid contact with the content of the 

battery.

• Do not throw out old, defective batteries with 

the rubbish. Contact the local authorities for 

correct waste management.

• Do not short circuit the battery. Sparks occur 

which can result in fire.

• Start the engine according to the instructions in 

the user guide. Keep your feet away from the 

blades.

• Do not run the engine in confined areas where 

hazardous carbon monoxide gases can collect.

• Only use the machine in daylight or where there 

is good lighting.

• Always use hearing protectors.
• Take care when approaching obstacles which 

obscure your vision.

• Always keep children away from the machine’s 

working area. Get another adult to keep the 

children under supervision.

• Take care when reversing. Look behind you 

both before and during reversing to check for 

any obstacles. Look out for small children.

• Disengage the blade(s) and the connection 

before starting the engine.

• Never have your hands or feet near or under 

rotating parts. Watch out for the blades. Do not 

stand right in front of the discharge opening.

• Avoid using the machine on wet lawns.