SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This safety symbol indicates important safety mes-
sages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be
alert to the possibility of injury, carefully read the mes-
sage that follows, and inform other operators.
3.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Ensure that the instructions in this book are
read and fully understood.
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No person should be allowed to operate this
machine unless they are fully acquainted with
all the controls and the safety procedures.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use this machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3.2 SAFETY SIGNS
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It is essential all safety labels are kept legible, if
they are missing or illegible they must be
replaced. If any part of the machine is replaced
and it originally carried a safety label, a new
label must be affixed to the replacement part.
New safety labels are obtainable from
Ransomes Jacobsen dealers.
3.3 STARTING THE ENGINE
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Before starting the engine check that the
brakes are applied, drives are in neutral, guards
are in position and intact, and bystanders are
clear of the machine.
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Do not run the engine in a building without
adequate ventilation.
3.4 DRIVING THE MACHINE
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Before moving the machine, check to ensure
that all parts are in good working order, paying
particular attention to brakes, tyres, steering
and the security of cutting blades.
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Replace faulty silencers, mow only in daylight
or good artificial light
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Always observe the Highway Code both on and
off the roads. Keep alert and aware at all times.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
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Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
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Remember that some people are deaf or blind
and that children and animals can be
unpredictable.
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Keep travelling speeds low enough for an
emergency stop to be effective and safe at all
times, in any conditions.
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Remove or avoid obstructions in the area to be
cut, thus reducing the possibility of injury to
yourself and/or bystanders.
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When reversing, take special care to ensure
that the area behind is clear of obstructions
and/or bystanders. DO NOT carry passengers.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
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When the machine is to be parked, stored or
left unattended, lower the cutter deck.
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While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
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After striking a foreign object Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the equipment.
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If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally,
check immediately.
3.5 TRANSPORTING
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Ensure that the cutting units are securely
fastened in the transport position. Do not
transport with cutting mechanism rotating.
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Drive the machine with due consideration of
road and surface conditions, inclines and local
undulations.
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Sudden decelerating or braking can cause the
rear wheels to lift.
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Remember that the stability of the rear of the
machine is reduced as the fuel is used.
3.6 LEAVING THE DRIVING POSITION
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Park the machine on level ground.
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Before leaving the driving position, stop the
engine and make sure all moving parts are
stationary. Apply brakes and disengage all
drives. Remove the starter key.
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