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5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
DANGER!
The machine must only be used for the purpose for which
it was designed (cutting grass). Using the machine in any other way is
considered “improper use” which will invalidate the warranty, relieve the
manufacturer from all liabilities, and the user will consequently be liable for all
and any damage or injury to himself or others.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not limited to:
– transport people, children or animals on the machine or on a trailer;
– tow or push loads without the use of the specified accessory for towing;
– use of the machine for moving over unstable, slippery, icy, stony, rough,
marshy ground and puddles that do not allow for evaluation of the
consistency of the ground;
– use of the blades on surfaces other than grass.
DANGER!
Do not tamper with or remove the safety devices fitted on
the machine. REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR
DAMAGE AND INJURY TO OTHERS. Before using the machine:
– read the general safety regulations ( 1.2), paying particular attention to
driving and cutting on slopes;
– carefully read the instructions for use, make sure you are familiar with the
controls and know how to stop the blades and the engine quickly;
– never put your hands or feet next to or beneath the rotating parts and always
keep away from the exit.
Do not use the machine when in a precarious state of health or under the effect
of medicine or any other substances that can reduce your reflex actions and
your ability to concentrate.
It is the user’s responsibility to assess the potential risk of the area where work
is to be carried out, and to take all the necessary precautions to ensure his own
safety and that of others, particularly on slopes or rough, slippery and unstable
ground.
Do not leave the machine on high grass with the engine running to avoid the risk
of starting a fire .
5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
WARNING!
This machine must not be used on slopes steeper than 10
Degrees ( 5.5).
IMPORTANT
All the references relating to the positions of controls are
described in chapter 4.
5.2 WHY THE SAFETY DEVICES CUT IN
The safety devices work in two ways:
– they prevent the engine from starting if all the safety requirements have not been
met;
– they stop the engine if even just one of the safety requirements is lacking.
a) To start the engine, it is necessary that:
– the transmission is in “neutral”;
– the blades are not engaged;
– the operator is seated or the parking brake is engaged.