IBEA IB 260, Safety And Operation Instruction

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Take care when handling fuel. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapours explosive :
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Only use an approved container
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Take care not to remove fuel caps or top up the tank with the engine running.
- Allow the engine to cool before proceeding with fuel-filling operations.
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Do not smoke during this operation.
- Never fill the machine with fuel in an indoor ambient
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It is advisable to use a wide funnel to prevent spillage of fuel on the engine and on
other surfaces of the scarifier
- If any fuel is spilled do not attempt to switch on the engine; simply move the machine
away from the area of spillage before switching on.
- After filling up with fuel reposition and screw the fuel tank cap right down.
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Do not rest the scarifier or the fuel container in indoor environments with naked flames
D) WORKING USE
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When working keep everyone at a minimum distance of 10 metres from the machine.
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Keep the engine well ventilated and clog-free (materials and other residue) to prevent
damage to the engine and risk of fire. Clean the cooling fan and fins regularly.
Clean the air filter at the same time as well.
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Drive smoothly, avoiding brusque starts, braking and turns.
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Take care not to touch the silencer when hot.
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When reversing make sure there are no children or animals around. Take care not to
get caught up in the moving parts of the machine.
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If a slipping belt causes abnormal noise, smells or overheating, switch off the engine
immediately and check the machine to prevent the outbreak of fire and damage to the
transmission.
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The rotating blades are extremely dangerous. Keep away from the rotor guard when
the blades are in motion. do not allow anyone to stand either in front of the machine or
in its direction of travel.
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When working in a stony or obstacle-riddled area try to remove as many objects as
possible before commencing cutting.
WARNING
Stones and other objects may be thrown outwards in direction of the operator or of other
persons in the vicinity. Keep at a safe distance from persons, animals and objects.
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If the cutting mechanism accidentally comes into contact with an object (stump or
stone), switch off the engine and carry out the following operations:
- Inspect the damage
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Do not attempt to repair it if unskilled to do so
- Check that no parts have come loose
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Do not use the machine if it does not work properly or is broken: seek authorized
service.
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It is strictly prohibited to leave the scarifier running whilst unsupervised.
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It is strictly prohibited to transport the machine with the engine running. When loading
the machine onto a vehicle, the inclination of the ramps must not exceed 15°.
WARNING
EXERCISE CAUTION WITH GRADIENTS . Danger of machine overturning.