Seco MP 122 Diesel Bedienungsanleitung Seite 106

WHILE OPERATING THE MOWER
When travelling, firmly hold the steering wheel with both hands. Pay particular attention when travelling
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over grass areas and other uneven locations – the steering wheel may spontaneously turn as a result of
impacts with holes, bumps, impacts, etc.
Always attentively watch the area in front of the mower. Be especially careful of obstacles so that you can
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avoid them in time. Carefully watch out for recesses (holes) in the terrain and other hidden hazardous
locations. It is easy to overlook obstacles in tall grass. Always travel at an appropriate speed.
Pay special attention in broken terrain such as bushes, trees and similar obstacles behind which there could
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be other people, in particular children or animals.
When an unauthorised person enters the area being mowed, immediately stop the the mower and turn off
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the mowing deck.
When working in groups you must always inform the others in time about the manner in which you will
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proceed in your work. Always maintain a safe distance.
Whenever changing direction of travel, lower the travel speed so that you have the mower under control at
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all times and that it cannot roll over.
When working in the vicinity of roads and when crossing roads, it is necessary to pay attention to the other
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traffic participants. Pay special attention especially when mowing along cycle paths and footpaths. Deflected
debris may cause serious injuries and material damage.
When riding on to a slope, follow the instructions provided in chapter SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
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WORK ON SLOPES.
When concurrently mowing and reversing, proceed with particular care and immediately prior to mowing,
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thoroughly inspect the entire area behind the riding mower.
Transport of other passengers, animals or loads directly on the mower is forbidden. Transport of loads is
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only permitted on trailers approved by the mower's manufacturer.
Do not mow near piles of material, holes or banks. The riding mower may suddenly roll over if the wheel
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goes over the edge of a hole, trench or an edge that may collapse.
When working, avoid mole mounds, concrete supports, tree stumps, garden bed and footpath kerbs,
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which must not come into contact with the blades and so cause damage to the mowing deck and the
mower's mechanism.
Always try to drive around hidden objects such as lawn sprinklers, stakes, water valves, foundations,
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electrical cables, etc. that are buried in the grass turf. Never ride over these objects.
In the event of an impact into a rigid object, stop and turn off the mowing deck and engine and inspect
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the entire mower, particularly the steering mechanism. If necessary perform repairs before starting up the
engine again.
Whenever possible avoid using the mower in wet grass. Reduced traction may lead to skidding.
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Avoid obstacles (e.g. sudden change in the incline of a slope, ditches, etc.) on which the mower could roll over.
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Even when leaving the mower for a short time, always remove the key from the ignition.
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If you are driving the mower away from the work area where you are mowing, always disengage the mowing
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deck and check that it has automatically switched to the transport position.
Do not attempt to maintain the stability of the mower by stepping on the ground.
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Only use the mower in daylight hours or with good artificial lighting.
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Do not work with the mower during rain, during a storm and especially when there is a risk of a lightning
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strike. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Do not use the mower when a storm is approaching and
lightning flashes can be seen or thunder can be heard, find safe shelter.
Do not put your hands or legs underneath the mowing deck cover. Never put any part of your body near
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the rotating or moving parts of the mower. Do not attempt to use your hands or other temporary items to
stop or slow down moving mowing blades!
Always pay full attention to driving and other activities performed with the mower. The most common causes
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of loss of control over the mower are for example:
- loss of wheel traction.
- excessive speed, not adjusting speed to current conditions and terrain properties.
- sudden breaking where the wheels lock up.
- using the mower for purposes for which is was not designed.
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