Etesia AK88, Original User Manual

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1• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS
• Whilst mowing, take care to avoid injury to others caused by flying
stones and other objects.
• The lights provided on your ride-on brush-cutter are only intended to
be used when moving the machine. They do not allow night working.
• Operate the ride-on brush-cutter only in broad daylight or with good
artificial lighting.
• Do not mow during thunderstorms.
• Loose clothing and short trousers should not be worn when using the
ride-on brush-cutter.
• Always wear stout and closed shoes.
• Wear ear defenders.
• When adjusting the engine or moving parts, always switch off the en-
gine and remove the ignition key. Cut the electrical supply using the
circuit breaker if your machine is equipped with one. Close the hand
brake.
• Never operate the machine when feeling tired or unwell.
• Never operate the machine after consuming alcohol or taking me-
dicine.
• When driving off the area to be cut, uncouple the cutting system and
put it in the highest position.
• Do not fill the tank whilst the engine is running. Allow the engine to
cool for few minutes before filling.
• Ride-on brush-cutter may not be driven on public highways.
LIABILITY
• The indications given in these instructions must be followed. For
further information, contact your ETESIA dealer.
• ETESIA shall have no liability if the instructions or applicable regu-
lations are not followed.
Do not dump your grass clippings in unauthorized areas.
• As ETESIA strives to make continuous improvements of its pro-
ducts, the company reserves the right to change the specifications of
the presented models without advance notice. The photos and illus-
trations are not contractual.
WARNING:
• Fuel is highly flammable.
- Fuel should be stored in clean containers specially designed for
this purpose.
- Always fill the fuel tank in the open and do not smoke during this
operation.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the fuel cap
whilst the engine is running or hot.
- If diesel is spilt, do not attempt to start the engine: remove the
mower from the affected area and take care not to ignite any un-
dispersed diesel vapour.
• Ensure that the fuel tank and fuel can caps are replaced correctly.
• Never store, pour or use petrol near a naked flame or near devices
such as stoves, water-heaters with pilot lights or any other device
liable to produce sparks.
• Ensure that the fuel lines and fittings do not have any breaks or leaks.
Have them replaced if necessary.
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WARNING :
NEVER ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN IN
CONFINED AREAS. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which
is odourless and can kill.
• Do not start the engine if you can smell petrol, or in the presence of
other risks of explosion.
• To avoid any burn, do not touch the exhaust pipe when it is hot.
• Do not run the engine without a silencer.
• Clean regularly the exhaust, the engine, the battery compartment,
and the periphery of the fuel tank in order to avoid accumulation of
flammable materials (grass, leaves, grease excess, etc).
• The use of counterfeit parts or poor maintenance can alter the perfor-
mance of your product, or present a danger to you and other people.
Use only original parts and follow the maintenance schedule.
• These precautions are vital to your safety. However, the recommen-
dations given are not exhaustive and due care should always be
exercised when using your ride-on brush-cutter.
• You should also comply with any legal requirements relating to ride-
on brush-cutters (e.g. insurance, useful life, etc).
INSURANCE
Remember that a ride-on brush-cutter is considered as a land motor
vehicle, and for this reason, it should be insured in accordance with the
legislative and regulatory provisions in force.