MacAllister MGTP254, Operator'S Manual

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2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
– where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery
ground or in any case on uneven or steep ground
that does not guarantee stability for the operator;
– never run, but walk carefully paying attention to
the lay of the land and any eventual obstacles;
– assess the potential risks of the ground to be
mown and take all necessary precautions to en-
sure your own safety, especially on slopes or on
bumpy, slippery or unstable ground;
– work along the contour on slopes, never when
walking up or down and always keep downhill of
the cutter.
4) Make sure the machine is securely locked when
you start the engine:
– start the motor in an area at least 3 metres from
where you refuelled;
– check that there is nobody within at least 15 me-
tres of the machine's range of action;
– do not direct the silencer and therefore the ex-
haust fumes towards inflammable materials.
5) Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
6) Do not strain the machine too much and do not
use a small machine for heavy-duty works. If you use
the right machine, you will reduce the risk of hazards
and improve the quality of your work.
7) Check that when the machine is running idle,
there is no movement of the cutting device and, af-
ter pressing the throttle trigger, the engine quickly re-
turns to minimum speed.
8) Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine unattended.
– before refuelling.
– during movements between work areas.
9) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
– before cleaning, checking or working on the ma-
chine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for any damage and make repairs before restart-
ing it again;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally: find the
cause of the vibration immediately and have it in-
spected at a Specialised Centre;
– when the machine is not in use.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition. Rou-
tine maintenance is essential for safety and for
maintaining a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in
an area where the fuel vapours could reach an open
flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en-
closure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust silencer and fuel storage area free from saw-
dust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease; never
leave containers with the cut debris inside the stor-
age area.
5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should be
done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.
6) Always wear protective gloves when handling
the cutting device.
7) For safety reasons, never use the machine
with worn or damaged parts. Damaged parts
are to be replaced and never repaired. Only
use original spare parts. Parts that are not of the
same quality can seriously damage the equipment
and compromise safety. The cutting tools must al-
ways bear the manufacturer’s trademark as well as
a reference to the maximum working speed.
8) Before putting the machine away, check you
have removed wrenches or tools used for mainte-
nance.
9) Store the machine out of the reach of children!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or trans-
ported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the cutting device to
stop and disconnect the spark plug cap;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and
position the cutting device in the opposite direc-
tion to that used during operation.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the machine,
position it so that it can cause no danger to persons
and fasten it firmly in place to avoid it from tipping
over, which may cause damage or fuel spillage.
F) HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Certain paragraphs in the manual contain particularly
significant information and are marked with various
levels of highlighting with the following meaning:
or
These give details or further
information on what has already been said, in the
aim to prevent damage to the machine.
Non-observance will result
in the risk of injury to oneself or others.
Non-observance will result
in the risk of serious injury or death to oneself
or others.
DANGER!
WARNING!
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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