TOURNO 696.01-01
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As of 2014
Original Operation Manual English
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Safety
2.1
Use in compliance with intended purpose
The machine is approved as a mulching mower for
mowing and mulching of grass areas.
Any use exceeding this is considered not in
compliance with the intended purpose. The
manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting
from use not in compliance with the intended
purpose; the risk for this shall be in the sole
responsibility of the user.
Use in compliance with the intended purpose shall also
include compliance with the operation and maintenance
provisions specified by the manufacturer.
2.2
Possible misuse
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Do not use for mulching piles of leaves. The machine
could be damaged by foreign objects under the leaves.
(Risk of mower damage).
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Do not access any slopes transversely (danger of tilting).
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Avoid jerky steering movements when using the machine
on a slope (danger of tilting).
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Avoid high speeds in bends or when driving round
obstacles (damage to property).
2.3
General sources of risks
2.3.1 Use and operation
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Prior to starting the machine, the machine including
accessories shall be checked for their proper condition
and operational safety.
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The operation shall use the machine in compliance with
its intended purpose.
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Indoor machine operation is prohibited.
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The machine is only approved for floorings as indicated in
the Operation Manual.
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The machine may only be operated by staffs who have
been instructed in its use or have provided evidence of
their operating capability, and who have explicitly been
instructed to operate the machine.
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When starting the motor, no other persons may be in the
vicinity of the machine.
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Any protection equipment must be properly attached and
in functional order.
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Never leave the machine unattended.
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When leaving the machine, stop the motor and secure
the machine against unintended movement.
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The operator shall be responsible for accidents involving
other persons
or their property.
2.3.2
Product-specific risks
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Do not mow over any highly flammable materials or hot
objects (e.g. barbecue coal) - danger to life by burns!
2.3.3
Risks from motor operation
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Do not touch any parts of the motor during or after
operation. Significant risk of burning by hot surfaces.
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Stop the motor and let it cool down before working on the
machine as well as before performing maintenance,
cleaning and repair work.
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Do not refill the tank when the motor is running - danger
of life by burning and explosion.
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Immediately remove spilled fuel with a cloth - danger of
life by burning and explosion.
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Keep fuel in designated containers.
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Exhaust gases are toxic and dangerous to health; they
must not be inhaled.
2.3.4
Operating risks
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Do not access any slopes with an inclination
exceeding 15°.
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When using the machine transverse to the direction of
travel, this is only possible on slopes up to 15°.
2.3.5
Risks by rotating cutting blades
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Parts of the body may be seized or cut if you reach into
the mower (danger of life!).
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Do not open any covers during operation.
2.3.6
Risks for children, elderly persons and pets
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The operator shall take account of surrounding
conditions, e.g. the effects of noise on persons and
animals.
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The machine must never be left on a slope.
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Children, elderly persons and pets/livestock must not stay
near the machine.
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Children must not play with/on the machine.
2.4
Maintenance
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Servicing, maintenance and repair work as well as
troubleshooting shall only be carried out when the
machine is switched off and the motor is at a standstill.
As required, the spark plug connectors shall be
disconnected.
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The machine must not be cleaned with spray water (risk
of short circuits or other damage).
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Safety checks pursuant to local regulations for non-
stationary commercially used machines shall be complied
with.
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Wear suitable gloves and use appropriate tools for
working on the machine.
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Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts.
