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MACHINE´S SAFETY EQUIPMENT
General
This section describes the machine´s safety equipment, its
purpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carried
out to ensure that it operates correctly.
Machine stop
The machine stop is used to quickly switch off the engine and
all electrical functions except lights.
Testing the machine stop
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Set Speed control lever to the STOP position. The engine
will not start unless the Speed control lever is in the
distinct STOP position.
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Start the engine, turn the Engine start switch to ignition on
position. Follow the procedure in the engine manual.
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When preheat symbol is displayed, wait for the engine
glow plugs to warm the engine. When the preheat symbol
disappears turn the Engine start switch to position engine
start to start the engine.
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Press the machine stop and check that the engine stops.
This will set the machine in safe mode.
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Reset the machine stop by pulling the knob outward.
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Reset the safe mode by turning Engine start switch to the
STOP position and back to ignition on position.
Blade guard
This guard is installed above the blade and is designed to
prevent parts of the blade or cutting fragments from being
thrown towards the user and surrounding environment.
It will also protect the user from the blade and cool the blade
with water when wet cutting.
Checking the blade guard
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Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked.
Replace the blade guard if it is exposed to impact or is
cracked. Make sure the front shield slides smoothly. If not,
rinse and clean. Check the wear plates inside the blade
guard.
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WARNING! Never use a machine that has
faulty safety equipment! If your machine
fails any checks contact your service agent
to get it repaired. The engine should be
switched off, and the Engine start switch in
STOP position.
NOTICE! Do not use for routine stop.
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WARNING! Always check that the blade
guard is fitted correctly before starting the
machine.
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WARNING! Always check that the guard is
correctly fitted before starting the machine.
Also check that the blade is fitted correctly
and is not damaged in any way. A damaged
blade can cause personal injuries.
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