Ransomes Spider ILD02, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
immediately before mowing.
• Turn off the mowing mechanism, shut off the
engine and remove the key from the ignition
every time:
• You clean the machine
• You remove dirt from the mowing mechanism
(grass or debris).
• You run over an unknown object and need to
check for possible damage or to repair it
• The machine unusually intensively vibrates
and you need to find the cause
• You repair the engine or other parts of the
mower (also unplug cables from sparking
plugs)
• While operating, avoid mole-hills, concrete
bases, guard-stones, stumps, loose stones
and curbs. These must not come into direct
contact with the blade as they could cause
serious damage. These may also
compromise the mower stability.
• Do not drive the mower into heaps of sand,
gravel or similar materials.
• The machine may only be operated during
daylight or under very good artificial light
conditions.
• Do not use the machine in limited visibility
(dusk, fog, heavy rain etc.)
• Do not let the engine run in enclosed spaces.
The exhaust gases contain CO, they damage
health and can ultimately cause death.
• The engine should only be started and
operating in open spaces. If the engine is
started and operated in enclosed spaces, the
exhaust gases must be conducted away by
the means of prolonging the exhaust pipe
outside the enclosed space. Proper ventilation
and fresh air supply must be secured in order
to prevent the accumulation of CO.
• Before storing the machine in a closed space,
let the engine and the hydraulic drive of the
machine cool properly.
• Regularly remove all combustible objects (dry
grass, leaves...) from the areas around the
exhaust pipe, engine, and battery.
• Always control the machine from a working
station, which gives you a perfect view of the
whole working area and of the machine.
• While working, change your working position
to have a perfect view of the mower at all
times.
• When operating the mower on slopes never
enter the space directly below the mower.
• The working position should be far enough
(maximum 50 meters) to prevent the operator
from getting hit by objects that may be
accidentally thrown by the mower.
• Do not operate the mower if you cannot see it
(behind terrain obstacles, corners of buildings,
hidden in grass etc.)
Safety Decals
• Before starting the mower, check the state of
the safety labels. If any labels are damaged or
missing, contact your dealer and replace such
labels on the machine. Get thoroughly
acquainted with these labels. The placement of
the labels on the machine is obligatory.
• Do not remove or damage any of the safety
labels.
• Do not remove any covers or safety elements.
They are for your protection.
• Do not use the machine if any of the protecting
devices or covers are damaged or missing.
• Keep the machine and its accessories clean
and in a good technical condition at all times.
• It is strictly prohibited to make any changes or
modifications to the machine that were not
previously approved by the manufacturer. Any
modification to the machine may lead to a
hazardous situation or injury. If these
instructions are not followed, the manufacturer
does not bear any liability for the machine and
the terms of warranty may be invalidated.
• The machine must always be equipped with all
covers and protective elements.
• It is strictly forbidden to used the machine with
improperly mounted or damaged rubber
mulching cover with chains.