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Vibrations
When the device is used over a longer period
of time, vibrations can cause disturbances in
the blood supply of the hands. A generally ac-
cepted usage time cannot be determined.
– Use gloves.
– Take breaks on time.
Have an authorised service centre check the
device
– when the blade has hit an object.
– if the device starts to vibrate unusually
severely.
Mowing surfaces with fire hazard
– Carry a sufficient amount of suitable extin-
guishing agent.
– If side inclination is too great, fuel may leak
from the carburetor or the tank. This poses a
fire hazard!
– Observe the mowed surface also after mov-
ing is completed to ensure that no fire will
start.
To avoid risk of fire, keep the following com-
ponents free of dirt, grass, hay, leaking oil,
grease, etc:
– Engine
– Silencer (manifold, guard, clearances)
– Battery
– Area around the fuel tank
Caution when mowing slopes
If the device, while in use, stops in steep ter-
rain or the engine cuts out, the device can roll
away. Immediately actuate the parking brake
to prevent the device from rolling away.
Observe the information regarding the oil pres-
sure switch in chapter Starting.
Sliding and tipping risk
Fig. 2:
Risk of injury during mowing on slopes due to
tipping over or sliding. Please observe the fol-
lowing notices.
max. 18°
Do not mow excessively steep slopes. For
safety reasons, use the device only on slopes
with the following gradients:
18°: AS 915 Sherpa 2WD
18°: AS 920 Sherpa 2WD
20°: AS 940 Sherpa 4WD
21°: AS 940 Sherpa 4WD XL
– Please observe the following information on
the danger area.
– Use a clinometer if you are not familiar with
the slope (see chapter Accessories).
– Never unlock the drive on a slope because
the device can roll away.
– Always mow uphill and downhill, avoid mow-
ing in horizontal direction.
– Never drive on a slope that you cannot drive
up backwards without sliding.
– Be extremely cautious when changing the
direction.
– Do not turn on a slope.
– Prior to entering the slope, always activate
the differential lock. Move on slopes only
when the differential lock is activated.
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