Safety instructions
4) Never use the machine if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alco-
hol or any substances which may slow his reflexes and compromise his judgement.
5) Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or unexpected events
occurring to other people or their property. It is the user’s responsibility to assess the po-
tential risk of the area where work is to be carried out, and to take all the necessary precau-
tions to ensure his own safety and that of others, particularly on slopes or rough, slippery
and unstable ground.
6) If the machine is sold or lent to others, make sure that the operator looks over the user
instructions contained in this manual.
7) Do not allow children or other passengers to ride on the machine as they could fall off
and injure themselves or compromise safe driving by the operator.
8) The machine operator must follow the driving instructions carefully and, in particular:
– Avoid distractions and maintain concentration whilst working;
– Bear in mind that control of a machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the ap
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plication of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are:
• Insufficient wheel grip;
• Excessive speed;
• Inadequate braking;
• Type of machine unsuitable for its task;
• Lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes;
• Incorrect use as a towing machine.
9) The machine is supplied with a series of micro-switches and safety devices which must
never be tampered with or removed; this will invalidate the warranty and relieve the manu-
facturer from all responsibility. Always check that the safety devices are working properly
before using the machine.
B) PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
1) While using the machine, always wear anti-slip and resistant work footwear and long
pants. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing
chains, bracelets, clothing that is loose fitting or has hanging cords or ties. Tie hair back if it
is long. Always wear protective earplugs.
2) Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove anything that could be thrown by
the machine or damage the cutting-means assembly or engine (stones, branches, iron
wire, bones, etc.).
3) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable.
– Store the fuel in special containers;
– add fuel, using a funnel, only outdoors; do not smoke during this operation and each time
fuel is handled;
– Top-up with fuel before igniting the engine; never remove the tank cap or add fuel while
the engine is running or when it is hot;
– if you have spilled some fuel, do not attempt to ignite the engine but move the machine
away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and fuel vapours have dissipated:
– Always put the tank and fuel container caps back on and tighten well;
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before using the machine, check its general condition and in particular:
the appearance of the cutting means, and check that the screws and cutting-means as-
sembly are not worn or damaged. Replace the entire cutting means and all damaged or
worn screws to preserve balance. Any repairs must be done at a specialised centre.
6) Check the battery status regularly, and replace it if there is any damage to the casing,
cover or terminals.
7) Before starting work, always fit the exit guards (grass catcher, side discharge guard or
rear discharge guard).
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