Eliet C550 ZR, Manual

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Caution: The engine must be running in order to move the machine. If the en-
gine is running, there is a risk that the blades will be engaged and cause damage.
Do not under any circumstances touch the decoupling lever of the blade drive
while driving.
• There is a freewheel on the machine that allows it to be pushed manually.
Caution: If the machine is manually pushed without the engine running, the
drive decoupling will not be clamped shut.
Warning: If the machine accelerates when descending a slope, the drive decou-
pling will not be clamped in order to use it as a brake. This can cause serious
damage to the drive mechanism.
• To take a turn or to turn the machine, always lift the front wheels by pushing the handlebars
down before making the turn. During the turning movement, keep the clutch lever for the roller
drive pushed in.
9.6. Working with the machine
Caution: As long as the dead man's lever is engaged and the engine has not
come to a standstill after turning it off, the blades will continue to spin. Do not
perform any maintenance work before they have come to a standstill.
Warning: The inspection hatch and the belt protection cover offer protection
against rotating parts. It is therefore prohibited to reach behind these covers
with any body parts while the engine is running.
9.6.1. Prior to starting work
Pay attention to the following safety instructions before starting to operate the machine.
• Never run a petrol engine in a closed environment. There is a risk of carbon monoxide poiso-
ning from the exhaust if you do.
• The operator must wear clothing, protective gloves and other protective equipment as prescri-
bed in this manual (read § 7.3; page 15)
• The operator must stay alert while working. As long as they are operating the machine, their
full attention must be on the job.
• A good gardener works efficiently and according to a well defined plan. This allows him or her
to keep an overview of their work, and prevents accidents or incorrect manoeuvres with the
machine.
• When dethatching, the C550 collects the moss and felt that is raked loose on a strip, on the left
side of the machine. On the next strip, this small verge can be picked up by the machine and