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SAFETY
guard and/or grass-catcher in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or overspeed the engine.
10) Before leaving the operator's position:
– disengage the blade;
– change into neutral (
drive models) or make sure that the speed
change lever has returned to the neutral
position ( or hydrostatic drive models)
and engage the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the key.
11) Disengage the blade, stop the engine
and remove key:
– before carrying out any work beneath the
cutting deck or unclogging the collector
channel;
– before checking, cleaning or working on
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
machine;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(immediately check and remove the
cause of the vibration).
12) Disengage the blade when transporting
or not in use. Disengage the blade and wait
for it to stop before emptying the grass-
catcher.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the
blade:
– before refuelling;
– every time the grass-catcher is removed
or replaced.
14) Reduce the throttle setting before stop-
ping the engine and turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of mowing, following the instruc-
tions in the manual.
15) Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. Regular maintenance is essential
or mechanical
for safety and for maintaining performance
levels.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a flame or a spark or a source of
extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in
an enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the
engine, exhaust silencer, battery compart-
ment and fuel storage area free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease. Always empty
the grass-catcher and do not leave garden
rubbish containers inside a room.
5) Frequently check the stone-guard, the
grass-catcher and the air intake grill for
wear and deterioration. Replace if damaged.
6) For reasons of safety, do not use equip-
ment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are
to be replaced and not repaired. Use genu-
ine spare parts (the blade should always
bear the symbol
an equivalent quality can damage the equip-
ment and may adversely affect your safety.
7) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors and when the
engine is cool.
8) Wear strong work gloves when removing
and reassembling the blade.
9) Check the blade's balance after sharpen-
ing.
10) When the machine is to be parked,
stored or left unattended, lower the cutting
deck.
11) The ignition key must never be left
inserted in the machine, or where children
or persons not familiar to the machine may
reach it. Before any maintenance or repair,
remove the ignition key.
E) TRANSPORTING
1) If the machine is transported on a truck or
trailer, lower the cutting deck, engage the
parking brake and fasten the machine
securely with ropes, cables or chains to the
hauling device.
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