F.F. Group DTL 900 HD, Original Instructions Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and understand this owner’s manual before op -
erating this product. You can help prevent accidents
by being familiar with your product’s controls and by
observing safe operating procedures and safety signs.
Always use your common sense to avoid all situations
considered beyond your capability. Do not use while
you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or any other medication. Keep bystanders and animals
that could be hurt, as well as items that could be dam-
aged away, while operating. Never allow children or
people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
product. Local laws may restrict the minimum age of
the operator. Bear in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or unexpected events oc-
curring to other people, animals or their property. Do
not expose the product to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt or corrosive vapors. Do not mount equipment or
accessories on the machine not foreseen or approved
by the manufacturer. Never attempt to modify the
product. Non-authorized modifications or accessories
can result in serious personal injury or the death of the
operator or others. Consult your authorized dealer for
disassembly and service, not covered in this manual. If
something breaks or an accident occurs while working,
turn off the machine immediately and move it away to
prevent further damage. In case foreign body has en -
tered the machine, stop it immediately, inspect it for
any damage and make repairs before starting it again.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Make sure that you use appropriate and certified
protective equipment when operating the unit.
Always wear clothing which does not hamper
movements, protective gloves, goggles, half-
mask respirator, ear protection and anti-shear
safety boots with non–slip soles. Never wear
scarves, necklaces or any hanging or flapping ac -
cessory and clothing that could catch in the ma-
chine. Tie up your hair if it is long.
POISON HAZARDS
Operate only outdoors and in well ventilated ar-
eas. When running, the engine exhausts poison -
ous carbon monoxide, an odorless and colorless
gas. Inhaling carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death. Do not operate the machine in
a confined space where dangerous carbon mon -
oxide fumes can develop, or near open windows.
Fuel and oil are extremely toxic. Do not inhale fuel
evaporative gases and always wear appropriate
protective equipment when handling them. Al -
ways store fuel and oil in approved containers and
dispose responsibly.
FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
Some parts of the machine get hot enough to ig-
nite flammable materials. Do not use in areas with
high risk of fire. Do not direct the silencer and
therefore the exhaust fumes towards flammable
materials.
Some parts of the machine get hot enough to
cause burn damage. Pay attention not to touch
them in order to avoid getting burned. Let the
machine cool before storing it.
Diesel and oil are flammable. Follow the instruc -
tions provided by each manufacturer before use.
Potential sources of fire or spark should be kept
away at all times. Do not smoke near the machine
or any fuel and oil. Refuel only outdoors, in a
well-ventilated area, with the engine shut off.
Slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure
inside to decrease gradually. Do not overfill the
fuel tank. Make sure that there is some distance
between any spare diesel tank and the unit, to
prevent unnecessary danger. Make sure that any
and all spilled fuel and oil has been wiped off be -
fore starting the engine.
If a fire occurs, use an appropriate fire extinguish -
er especially designed for oil and diesel fire.
CATEGORY SAFETY WARNINGS
SAFE OPERATION
All of the operational levers of the machine must
move from one position to the other easily and
must not need forcing. The clutch and reverse le -
vers (where applicable) must return automatically
and rapidly back to the neutral position. The elec -
tric cables and in particular the spark plug cable
must be in perfect condition to avoid the genera-
tion of any sparks and the spark plug cap must be
correctly fitted on the spark plug. The handgrips
and protection devices must be clean and dry as
well as securely fastened to the machine.
Always check for any objects that may block the
air intake screen before beginning to work. A
clogged air intake reduces the machine’s perfor -
mance and increases the engine’s working tem -
perature, which can result in engine failure.
Make sure that you stop the engine:
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When mounting or removing accessories.
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When moving between work areas or above paved
areas and ground obstacles.
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Whenever you leave the machine unattended.
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During refueling.
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During cleaning or maintenance.
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During transportation.
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Before storage.
ROTATING PARTS HAZARDS
Rotating parts can cause serious injury. Avoid
contacting the rotating parts when they are still
in rotation. Never put your hands or feet under -
neath the chassis of the tiller or near the tilling
equipment while the engine is running and always
walk behind the tiller. Never operate the engine
without the belt cover (where applicable).
NOISE AND VIBRATION HAZARDS
The noise and vibration levels shown in these
instructions are the maximum levels for use of
the machine. Insufficient maintenance has a sig -
nificant impact on vibration and noise emissions.
Consequently, it is necessary to take preventive
steps to eliminate possible damage due to high
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