Operator’s Manual – Spider CROSS LINER
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Fire
Regularly remove flammable substances (dry grass,
leaves) from the exhaust, engine and battery
compartment. Do not extinguish any engine fire with
water, as this may cause burning oil to spread or
electric shock. Use carbon dioxide, dry ice or foam
fire extinguishers. Contact the nearest fire station as
soon as possible. Firefighters must use closed-circuit
breathing apparatus.
Risk assessment
It is the duty of the persons in charge to plan work
and to operate the lawn mower safely by considering
specific working conditions and the use of the mower
at a particular moment. It is important to assess all
potential risks. After assessing any occupational
hazards, the operator must comply with all safety
requirements. If you are uncertain about the use of
the mower on a particular job, please contact your
local SPIDER distributor / dealer who will be happy to
provide you with the necessary information. Below is
an example of some aspects that need to be taken
into account in the risk assessment. Other risks that
are not listed may also need to be considered. Proper
risk assessment depends on operator training and
experience. Do not endanger your life or the lives of
others.
Workers
• Are all those involved in the operation sufficiently trained, experienced and competent?
• Are they fit and relaxed? A sick or tired operator is a dangerous operator.
• Is there a need for helpers or observers to work in addition to the mower operator?
Mower
• Is the mower in good working order?
• Have any reported faults been corrected?
• Have all prescribed daily checks been performed?
• All tires have constant pressure, are in good condition and there is enough fuel in the tank to complete the job.
Workspace
• Does the ground have enough bearing capacity?
• How rough is the terrain? Are there sharp projections on the ground that could damage the mower and especially
its tires?
• Are there obstacles in the area, such as potholes, hidden debris, wood, tree stumps, stones, wires, glass and other
similar objects?
• Is there enough space to maneuver the mower safely?
• Is there a likelihood that other persons or mowers will enter the work area when the mower is operating?
• Does the climbing ability of the mower match the working environment?
Mower driving path
• What is the strength of the ground and will the ground provide the mower with enough strength-load capacity for
wheel engagement and braking?
• How steep are all the slopes when driving up / down / across? Driving across the slope is particularly dangerous,
are you as the operator endangering yourself or other people in the surroundings?
Weather
• What is the ground condition where the mower is driving?
• Is it raining or will it rain? The same terrain, which is dry and smooth when dry, can be uneven and slippery in rain
so it does not provide the same conditions for wheel engagement, braking and steering.
