Rally RELT1236 Anleitungshandbuch Seite 3

1. Safety Rules
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
O R DEATH. • Before ailempting to start the engine, disengage all blade
attachment clutches and shift into neutral
I. Training
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipmenL
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the ins-
tructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
practical instruction. Such instruction should empha-
size:
- the need for care and concentration when working
with ripe-on machines;
- control of a nde-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:
a) insufficient wheel grip;
b) being driven too fast;
c) inadequate braking;
d) the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
e) lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions,especially slopes;
f) incorrect hitching and load distribution.
II. Preparation
While mowing, always wear substantialfootwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipmentwhen
barefootor weanng open sandals.
Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equipmentis to
be used and removeall objectswhich may be thrownby
the machine.
WARNING - Petrolis highlyflammable.
Storefuel in containers specificallydesignedfor this
purpose.
Refuel outdoorsonly and do not smokewhile refu-
eling.
- Add fuel before startingthe engine. Never remove
the cap ofthefuel tank or add petrolwhiletheengine
is running or when the engine is hot.
If petrol is spilled,do not attempt to startthe engine
but movethe machineaway fromthe area ofspillage
and avoidcreating any source of ignitionuntilpetrol
vapors have dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and containercaps securely.
Replece faulty silencers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade boltsand cutterassemblyare not wom or
damaged. Replace wom or damagedblades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
On multi-bladedmachines, take care as rotatingone
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
IlL Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerouscarbon monoxidefumes can collect.
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Do not use on slopes of more than 10 ° .
Remember there is no such thing as a'safe" slope. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard against
overturning;
- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;
- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,
especially when traveling downhill;
- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
dudng tight turns;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
- never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower is designed for this purpose.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipmanL
- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
- Limit loads to those you can safely control.
- Do not tum sharply. Use care when reversing.
- Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when sug-
gested in the instruction handbook.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards,
shields or without safety protective devices in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
• Before leaving the operator's position:
- disengage the power take-off and lower the attach-
ments;
- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, step the engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition
key
- before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment;
- if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
• Disengage drive to attach_'ents when transporting or not
in use.
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• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
- before refueling;
- before removing the grass catcher;,
- before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operator's position.
• Reduce the throttle setting dudng engine run-out and, If
the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, tum the fuel
off at the conclusion of mowing.