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INTRODUCTION
Dear Customer,
we thank you for the trust you have placed in our Grillo FD 500 and we
are conident that the use of your new machine will fully meet your re
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quirements. To use and maintain the mower over time, please read and
carefully observe the instructions herewith contained; this will enable
you to get the best results out of your purchase.
Please ensure this manual is kept with the machine.
Reading the operator’s manual is very important.
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DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The Grillo FD 500 is a ride-on lawnmower designed the cutting of grass
and for the collection of both grass and leaves.
Any other use is considered to be non-intended.
Before operating the mower, ensure people are familiar with its controls
and speciic features, safety rules and everything related to accident pre
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vention.
Any improper use of the machine will invalidate the warranty and relieve
the manufacturer of any liability. Any risk arising from improper use will
be borne by the user.
Maintenance and repair of the machine must be carried out by qualiied
people only, following the procedures speciied by the manufacturer; any
alteration or tampering invalidates the warranty and relieves the manu-
facturer from any liability in case of damage or accident.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE MANUAL
This manual contains bold messages highlighted using the symbols be-
low:
CAUTION
This symbol and the following text contain information pointing out
potential very serious risks to the safety of the operator and of any-
one else working on the mower if they do not observe the written
information and procedures.
IMPORTANT
This heading informs the operator of actions or conditions that
could damage the mower.
Read these messages carefully to avoid injury or damage to the ma-
chine.
The retailer is responsible for inspecting the machine before delivery and
for completing the inspection sheet. “PER-DELIVERY INSPECTION”.
On this occasion the dealer will provide the customer with all the informa-
tion necessary to use the machine.
The customer will receive the machine in optimum condition.