Shibaura CM314, Operator'S Manual

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- Before checking, cleaning or working on
Front Mower;
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the
Front Mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the
Front Mower;
- If the Front Mower starts to vibrate
abnormally (immediately check and
remove the cause of the vibration)
12) Disengage drive to blades when transpor-
ting or not in use. Disengage the blades for
them to stop before emptying the grass-
catcher.
13) Stop the engine and disengage blades:
- Before refuelling.
- Every time the grass-catcher is removed
or replaced.
- Before making height adjustment.
14) Reduce the throttle setting during engine
shut down and turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of mowing, following the
instructions in the handbook.
15) Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
16) Use care when pulling loads of using heavy
equipment.
- Use only approved drawbar hitch paints.
- Limit loads to those you can safely
control.
- Do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing.
17) Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
18) When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in
operation.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working
condition. Regular maintenance is essential
for safety and for maintaining performance
levels.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a flame or a spark or a source of
extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
exhaust silencer, battery compartment and
fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Always empty the grass-
catcher and do not leave garden rubbish
containers within a room.
5) Check the deflector and grass-catcher
frequently for wear and deterioration.
6) For reasons of safety, do not use the
equipment with worn or damaged parts.
Parts are to be replaced and not repaired.
Use genuine spare parts. Parts which are not
of an equivalent quality can damage the
equipment and be dangerous for your safety.
7) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors and when the engine is
cool.
8) Wear strong work gloves when removing and
reassembling the blades.
9) Check the blades’ balance after sharpening.
10) Take care as the rotation of one blade can
cause the other blade to turn.
11) When the machine is to be parked, stored
or left unattended, lower the cutting means.
12) The ignition key must never be left inserted
in the machine, or where children or
persons not familiar to the machine may
reach them.
Before any maintenance or repair, remove
the ignition key.
SAFETY RULES
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