Alpina TR 250 J, Operator'S Manual

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A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become ac-
quainted with the controls and the proper use of the
machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the machine for the purpose for
which it was designed, namely
– cutting grass and non-woody vegetation,
using a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of
lawns, flowerbeds, walls, fences and small gras-
sy areas to tidy up the cutting done using a
mower);
Any other use may be dangerous and damage the
machine.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not
limited to:
– use the machine for sweeping;
– trimming hedges or other jobs in which the cut-
ting device is not used on ground level;
– using the machine with the cutting device above
the operator's belt level;
– using the machine for cutting non-plant material;
– use of the machine by more than one person.
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local regu-
lations can restrict the age of the user.
4) The machine must never be used by more than
one person.
5) Never use the machine:
– when people, especially children or pets are in
the vicinity;
– if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medi-
cine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his
judgement;
– if the user is not capable of holding the machine
firmly with two hands and/or remaining standing
on the ground whilst working.
6) Keep in mind that the operator or user is re-
sponsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
hamper movements when using the machine.
– Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fitted
with shear-proof protection devices.
– Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eye-
goggles, a half-mask respirator and safety anti-
shear boots with non-slip soles.
– Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.
– Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any
hanging or flapping accessory that could catch
in the machine or in any objects or materials in
the work area.
– Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flam-
mable:
– keep the fuel in containers which have been
specifically manufactured and homologated for
such use;
– never smoke when handling fuel;
– slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure in-
side to decrease gradually;
– top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a
funnel;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never re-
move the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the en-
gine is running or when the engine is hot;
– if you have spilt some fuel, 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 evaporated
and fuel vapours have dissipated;
– immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on the
machine or on the ground;
– never start the machine in the same place you
refilled it with fuel;
– make sure your clothing does not come into con-
tact with the fuel, on the contrary, change your
clothes before starting the engine;
– always put the tank and fuel container caps back
on and tighten well.
3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4) Before using the machine, check its general
condition and in particular:
– the throttle trigger and the safety lever must
move freely, they must not need forcing and
should return automatically and rapidly back to
the neutral position;
– the throttle trigger must remain locked until the
safety lever is pressed;
– the engine stop switch must easily move from
one position to the other;
– the electric cables and in particular the spark
plug cable must be in perfect condition to avoid
the generation of any sparks, and the cap must
be correctly fitted on the spark plug;
– the machine handgrips and protection devices
must be clean and dry and well fastened to the
machine;
– the cutting devices and guards must be undama-
ged.
5) Check the correct position of the handgrips and
the connection point of the webbing, and the proper
balance of the machine.
6) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and re-
move anything that could be thrown up by the ma-
chine or damage the cutting group or engine
(stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can col-
lect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
3. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS