S.p.A.
FT 530- FT 533
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SAFETY RULES
THE OPERATOR MUST ALWAYS WEAR NOISE-PROTECTIONS FOR THE HEARS.
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Read carefully this User’s manual, before using the machine.
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It is strictly forbidden using the machine to boys under 16 years.
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The operator is responsible of the damages caused to other people.
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When the machine must be transported on a vehicle, the fuel tank should be absolutely EMPTY.
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Before leaving the machine, make sure that it could not accidentally start.
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Don't work without wearing strong shoes, and long trousers.
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Please inspect the area where you are going to work, and remove any branches, stones and other obstacles
which could be dangerous if thrown away.
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The operator should work with a minimum free area of 15 metres all
around the machine, using the front protection guard. Without this
guard, the the free field should be increased to 50 mts
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Avoid the leakage of
gasoline , and keep clean the tank area.
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Fill the tank with fuel only in open spaces, and far from fire or heat.. Don't smoke during this operation.
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Before using the machine, it is necessary to learn to quickly stop the engine, and to correctly use the main
controls.
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Don't let the engine run in closed spaces, where the exhaust – gas could be accumulated, creating a dangerous
level of carbon monoxide.
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Never remove or modify the safety devices fitted on the machines, even if sometimes they are limiting your
actions .
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Don't try to clean or touch the blade with the engine running.
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Attention! Don't work in sloping ground, over 50% .
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Attention! Use the machine with the front protection guard; it could be removed only when you have to mow grass
over 35 cms of height.
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You can’t cut bushes and branches thicker than 2 cms.
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The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents caused by non-observance of these rules .
During the operations of maintenance and cleaning of the machine, you should disconnect the spark-plug cable.
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Keep your hands and feet far from the moving parts of the machine
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It is very dangerous starting the engine with the air filter open or disassembled – this could damage the engine,
and cause fire.
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The engine is provided of an efficient silencer – don’t modify it, and replace it with a similar part, when it is
necessary.
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After bumping an obstacle, it is necessary to stop and to check eventual damages to the machine. Stones, plastic
or metal objects blocking the blade should be carefully removed. In case of strange vibrations, check if the internal
part of the mowing deck is free, In case the vibrations insist, please contact a technician.
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You should maintain the machine in a good and safe condition. Please fix or replace immediately any lever or
device eventually damaged.
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Don’t use the machine at extreme temperature ( below the 10°C ).
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Don’t handle the machine when the engine is running.
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Please drive carefully, and reduce the speed in sharp turns, specially when you are in sloping ground.
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Working in hard sloping ground, don’t drive vertically ( up-down) the machine, but rather from laft to right, and
back, reducing the risk of turning off.
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Over 20% of sloping ground, there is a strong risk of damaging the engine, because the oil level will not allow an
acceptable lubrication.
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Don’t drive the machine on sandy or stony roads, with the engine running. You can transfer the machine just
pushing it, with the engine off.
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Please mark with safety stripes the working area before starting the mowing operations, prohibiting the access of
people during the job.
