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physical and mental health conditions and under
the age of 18 years.
- Before starting the machine, check the integrity of
all safety devices.
- Before starting the machine for the first time, famil
-
iarize yourself with the controls and their functions.
- The area in which the machine is used is to be
considered “danger zone”, especially for people
not trained in its use. Before starting the machine,
check that all around the work area there are no
people or animals or impediments of any kind.
- When a person is exposed, namely it is in the “dan
-
ger zone”, the Operator must immediately intervene
by stopping the machine to remove the person in
question.
- Never leave the machine running when unattended.
- Periodically check the integrity of the machine as
a whole and its protection devices.
- Before carrying out any repair or maintenance
work on the machine, stop the machine, turn off
the engine and discharge any residual pressure by
operating vacuum levers ref. 24, 13, 14, 15, 16 of
Fig. 1.
- In case of removal of the protective guards, make
sure they are correctly reset before using the ma-
chine.
- Respect the conformity of the recommended oils.
Keep lubricants out of the reach of children. Care-
fully read the instructions and safety labels on the
containers of lubricants. After use, thoroughly wash
thoroughly. Treat the lubricants used in accordance
with the provisions of anti-pollution law.
- At the end of the maintenance and repair, before
restarting the machine, make sure that the work is
completed, the safety devices are reactivated and
the guards are replaced.
- The spare parts must conform to the requirements
defined by the Manufacturer. Use only original spare
parts.
- When working on soft ground, near drop-offs,
ditches or on sloping ground, proceed with caution
and at low speed, to avoid the possible overturning
of the machine.
- When working near roads or on their edges, pay
close attention to people or vehicles; if so, tem-
porarily suspend the work fn order not to cause
damage and/or injury to them.
- If the machine is intended to operate in close
proximity to dangerous precipices, it is absolutely
mandatory, before starting work, to adequately
cordon all the traits that may lead to the fall from
the top of the medium due to a possible wrong
maneuver by the Operator.
- Never touch the moving parts or interpose between
them (especially the wheels) remaining at a safe
distance.
- Avoid parking the machine on slopes. In case of
necessity, ensure the locking of the machine using
strains or stones adapted to be interposed between
the ground and the wheels after entering the parking
brake.
- During maintenance operations, do not operate the
machine in closed or poorly ventilated areas: the
exhaust fumes are harmful to health.
- Periodically check the tightness of screws, nuts and
any fittings.
- It is strictly forbidden to remove or tamper with the
safety devices.
- The maintenance of the machine must be made
only with the engine off, by qualified personnel
and following the instructions in this manual and
the engine manual.
- Supplies of fuel and oil should only be done with
the engine off, and not too hot. When refueling, do
not smoke and do not come close to an open flame.
Immediately wipe up the spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
SECTION 3
Handling
3.1 GENERAL DATA
DANGER
When using the machine, it is forbidden to tam-
per with its safety devices. These devices must be
used only as described in this manual.
The machine is supplied by the Manufacturer ex
works, unless otherwise agreed in the order. The
transport is borne by the User.
The Manufacturer is not liable for damage or re-
moval of parts that may occur during transport of
the machine.
Upon receipt of the machine, the User must:
- check that the data in the nameplate corresponds
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