Grillo 4 BIS, Use And Maintenance

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4BIS AND 7BISD WALKING TRACTORS
Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing our walking tractor; we are sure that your new machine’s performance will meet your
requirements in full.
To ensure optimum service and maintenance of its qualities over time, read this manual carefully and follow its
instructions. This will give you the best results and protect your investment.
Please keep this manual, which must always accompany the machine.
CAUTION! Before starting the engine, read this carefully. The following warnings
are very important in ensuring safety!
WARNINGS
Caution is your main weapon in preventing accidents!
We urge you to read the following regulations for use of the machine carefully before starting work.
Improper use of the machine and its equipment may cause damage; to reduce this risk, read the following
precautions carefully.
1) Read the whole of this manual before starting the machine or putting it in motion.
2) Pay special attention to the safety warnings and labels.
3) Rotation of the tiller is extremely dangerous;
never insert hands or feet under the tiller!
4) Before other people are allowed to use the machine they must first be informed about the safety regulations
and how to use the vehicle.
5) Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no-one nearby, particularly children.
6) Never use the machine when tired and do not drink alcohol.
7) Check the ground before tilling for stones, sticks or foreign bodies which might damage the machine or be
flung dangerously to some distance during operation.
8) Before starting work, put on suitable working clothes, gloves, heavy footwear and goggles.
9) Never use the walking tractor on steep slopes; it might tip over.
10) Never allow the machine to be used by anyone under 16 years of age.
11) Never reverse with the engine at high throttle.
12) It is dangerous to operate the levers sharply with the engine at maximum rpm.
13) Never keep the engine running indoors; you may inhale poisonous gases.
14) Always switch off the engine before filling up with fuel, keep away from sparks or flames and do not
smoke!
15) Avoid fuel spills and after filling the tank clean all spills before starting the engine.
16)
Never tamper with or disactivate the safety devices.
17) Never make any adjustments or do any cleaning with the engine running.
18) Never have anyone check the machine while you are driving and the engine is running.
19) The user is always responsible for injury or damage to third parties.
20) Any improper uses causes the warranty to become null and void and the constructor will decline all
liability.
21) Misshapen or damaged hoes must always be replaced and never repaired.
22) Always use original Grillo spare parts.
23) Before starting any work with the machine, check that all the accident prevention systems with which it is
equipped are in perfect working order. They must never be disabled or tampered with.
24) Before starting work, check that the nuts and bolts securing the tiller and hoes are perfectly tight.
25) All protective fittings (hoods, mudguards, etc.) must be kept in place during operation.
26) Never clean the tiller with the engine running.
27) Never use the machine barefoot.
28) Do not use the fast connection or other possible extensions with the rotary hoe since they could approach
the rotary hoe to the operator’s feet and therefore not comply the security regulation PrEN 709.
29) The rotating blades of the mower are very dangerous. Never place your hands or feet under the mower.
30) Store fuel in containers specially constructed for this purpose.
31) Never change the engine settings, especially the max. rpm.
32) Allow the engine to cool before placing the machine indoors.
33) CAUTION: to reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, the exhaust pipe and the exhaust manifolds free from
grass, leaves, dust, etc.
34) If you have to empty the fuel tank, do this outdoors.
35) Work only in sunlight or with good artificial light.