For Safe Operation - Kubota W 521 TC Gebrauchsanweisung

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FOR SAFE OPERATION
Careful operation is your best insurance against an
accident . Be sure to learn how to operate the mower
and observe the following precautions . It is the owner's
legal obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation .
Before allowing other people to use your mower, explain
how to operate and have them read this manual before
operation .
0 Before operation (Pre-operation)
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Operator
(1) Do not operate the machine while under the influen-
ce of alcohl, medication, on other substances or
while fatigued .
(2) Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and learn
how to stop quickly in emergency. Know your equip-
ments and its limitations .
(3) Wear long pants and protective footwear. Do not
wear loose, torn or bulky clothing to avoid entangl-
ment with the rotating parts . Do not operate the
mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals .
(4) Do not allow children to operate the mower.
" Machine, blade and equipment
(1) Never operate the mower without proper guards,
shields, and the grass catcher bag or deflector in
place .
(2) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
mower is in safe working condition .
(3) Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness .
(4) Check bag or deflector frequently for wear and dete-
rioration and replace worn bags or deflectors . Check
that replacement bags or deflectors comply with ori-
ginal Kubota parts.
(5) Inspect the blade for wear and damage . A dull blade
can be sharpened, but a blade that is worn out, bent,
cracked, or otherwise damaged must be replaced.
Turn the mower sideways with the muffler side facing
up when checking inside the cutter deck .
(6) The mower is equiped with many safety devices . Do
not alter or remove any part of safety system for your
safety.
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Working area
(I) Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used . Remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other objects that could be thrown at high speed .
(2) Keep the operation area clear of all persons, parti-
cularly small children, and pets .
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Refueling
Fuel is extremely flammable and explosive under cer-
tain conditions .
(1) Stop the engine and allow engine and muffler to cool
before adding fuel . Refuei in a well-ventilated area,
and always clean up splilled fuel . Keep away from
flames and spark and do not smoke in the a rea .
(2) Make sure that the filler cap is securely closed after
refueling . Do not overfuel the tank .
Operation
" Starting
(I ) Do not start the engine on uneven terrains or slopes .
(2) Do not operate or idle engine in a non ventilated
area. Carbon monoxide gas is colorles, odorless,
and deadly.
a Operation
(1) Shut the engine off and wait for all movement to stop
before removing the grass and another objects tagi-
bling into the blades and rotating parts .
(2) Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher
bag or deflector. Do not put your hands into the
discharge guard .
(3) Keep your hands and feet away from the cutter deck
while the blade is rotating . Do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts . Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
(4) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light . Never
operate the mower in the rain or in wet grass . Keep
a firm hold on the handle . Do not interfere with nor-
mal motion of mower.
(5) Do not stand in front of the mower while the engine
is running .
(6) Never direct discharge of grass towards persons or
pets to avoid thrown objects hitting them .
(7) Release the blade clutch lever to stop the blade
before reaching areas with loose stones, or gravel .
(8) When mowing tall grass, set the mower blade to a
higher position . Always check the mower area for
hidden objects .
(9) Stop engine immediately when heaving an abnormal
noise. Make a complete check and remove objects
causing the problem, or contact your dealer.
(10) Push the mower for better directional control when
mowing around trees, or trimming an edge . Do not
use the drive clutch lever .
(11 ) Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment
while the engine is running .