Jacobsen HR3300T, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.7 SLOPES
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES
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Local undulations and sinkage will change the
general slope. Avoid ground conditions which
can cause the machine to slide.
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
during tight turns.
• Sudden decelerating or braking can cause the
rear wheels to lift. Remember there is no such
thing as a “safe” slope.
• Travel on grass slopes requires particular care.
IMPORTANT: When working on any slope select
weight transfer, Adjust to provide adequate
traction.
3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING UNITS
• Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts
are stationary.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts of
the body away from the cutting edge. Beware of
energy in the drive which can cause rotation
when the blockage is released.
• Keep other people away from the cutting units
as rotation of one can cause the others to
rotate.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION,
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
• Stop the engine and make sure all moving parts
are stationary.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
• Read all the appropriate servicing instructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by the
original manufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutter blades take care not
to get hands and feet trapped when rotating
blades.
• Make sure that other people are not touching
any cutting unit, as rotation of one blade can
cause the others to rotate.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer and battery compartments free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• When working underneath lifted parts or
machines, make sure adequate support Is
provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without releasing
or restraining forces which can cause parts to
move suddenly.
• Do not alter engine speed above maximum
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not change
the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. Operating the engine at excessive
speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
• When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO NOT
SMOKE. Add fuel before starting the engine,
never add fuel while the engine is running.
• Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a can into
the tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of the
filler neck.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
• When servicing batteries, DO NOT SMOKE,
and keep naked lights away.
• Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.
• When Pressure Washing the Mower. Turn the
engine off and remove the starter key.
If the engine has been running, it should be
allowed to cool sufficiently to prevent damage
to the block and exhaust manifold. Never force
water into any electrical components, the air
cleaner or exhaust muffler as water could enter
the engine cylinder and cause damage.