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– insufficient wheel grip;
– being driven too fast;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
– lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
8) The machine is equipped with a series of
safety microswitches and devices which
must never be removed, altered or tampe-
red with. Removing these devices invalida-
tes the warranty and the manufacturer
declines any responsibility.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
objects which may be thrown by the
machine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones,
etc.)
3) WARNING: DANGER! - Engine fuel is
highly flammable:
– store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose;
– refuel using a funnel and outdoors only.
Do not smoke while refuelling or whene-
ver handling the fuel;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
fuel while the engine is running or when
the engine is hot;
– if fuel is spilled, 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 evapora-
ted and the fumes dispersed;
– replace caps of all fuel tanks and contain-
ers securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before using, always carry out a visual
inspection, particularly of the blade, seeing
that the screws and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace a worn or dama-
ged blade and screws as a set to preserve
balance.
6) Before mowing, attach the discharge
opening guards (grass-catcher or stone-
guard).
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
3) Avoid operating the equipment in wet
grass, where feasible.
4) Before starting the engine, disengage the
blade, shift the gear lever (
drive models) or the speed change lever (
for hydrostatic drive models) into neutral
and engage the parking brake.
5) Do not use on slopes of more than 10°
(17%).
6) Remember there is no such thing as a
"safe" slope. Travel on grass slopes requires
particular care. To guard against overturn-
ing:
– it is advisable to use a front counter-
weight (supplied on request);
– do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill;
– engage clutch slowly, always keep the
machine in gear (
models) or engage the speed change
lever slowly both for forward and reverse
movement ( for hydrostatic drive mo-
dels), especially when travelling downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
– stay alert for humps and hollows and
other hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope.
7) Stop the blade rotating and put the cut-
ting deck into the highest position before
crossing surfaces other than grass.
8) Never use the machine to cut grass if the
guards are defective, or without the stone-
SAFETY
for mechanical
for mechanical drive