Operation manual - Spider ILD01G
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rev. 02-15-02-2017
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This safety symbol indicates important
safety messages in this manual. When
you see this symbol, be alert to the
possibility of injury, carefully read the
message that follows, and inform other operators.
Safety Checks
Do not enter or reach under the machine if it
is lifted and not sufficiently supported. The
machine should be supported on places
marked by the symbol of a lifting jack.
The mower should only be transported in a
container or on a trailer.
Check bolt torques at regular intervals. The
first check should be done after 8 operating
hours. Pay attention to the attachment of the
cutting blade and the proper bolt torque.
Use a torque wrench and a specified torque.
See 11.21.
The attaching flange of the blades or the
bolts must not show sign of damage or
wear. The bolts must be complete. The
blade must be undamaged, evenly worn and
adequately sharp.
If you are driving the machine outside the
working area, always turn off the mowing
blade and set the maximum mowing height,
otherwise the blade may get damaged.
Keep the product clean after use. Do not
use gasoline or similar oil products for
cleaning.
Do not reach into the space under the
mower with your hands or feet. Do not reach
under the engine cover or into the gear
mechanism.
If you are forced to reach under the
machine, wait until all rotating parts stop.
Attention, it takes some time before blade
runs down! The run-down time depends on
the state and wear of the brake/clutch. Have
the brake checked at regular intervals at an
authorised servicing facility.
While operating, wear closed shoes and
work clothing. Do not wear loose clothes
that could get caught by the machine, short
trousers or light shoes.
It is strictly prohibited for the operator to
wear loose clothing.
A local risk assessment should determine
the need for a face shield.
Do not operate the machine after drinking
alcohol or using medication influencing
perception.
Before starting the engine, make sure that
the mower blade is disengaged. If the blade
switch is in the ON position, the machine
cannot be started. When engaging the
mower blade, step aside far enough to be
protected against object accidentally thrown
from the mower and to be able to stop the
mower in case of an emergency. Do not
enter the path of the mower.
While operating the mower make sure that
the mower is clearly visible at all times and
within the range of the remote control unit
and that you can clearly recognize
dangerous situations and react to them
properly. Do not abuse the maximum reach
of the remote control.
When using the mower, follow all general
work safety regulations.
Work with the mower may only be started if
the mower is not damaged by previous
operation.
Do not change the engine tuning, especially
the engine speed regulator. Do not modify
the exhaust pipe.
Do not use the mower if there is less than
30% of fuel in the fuel tank.
Do not move the mower by means of towing
it behind another machines.
Operating Environment
The machine should only be used by
persons over 18 years of age, who have
been acquainted with the machine and the
user’s manual.The remote control (further
referred to as ”RC”) is considered a part of
the machine
The user’s manual must be stored in a
place permanently accessible to the
operator and must be available to him at all
times.
Do not allow children or unauthorised
persons use the product.
Before starting to operate the machine, you
have to be familiar with all the symbols next
to the controls and indicators used on the
mower and the RC.
Pay special attention to the stopping and
shutting-off of the engine and to the
emergency shutting-off of the mower.
Before using the mower on a slope, make
sure you test and practice your mower-
control skills on flat and level ground, which
is sufficiently free and spacious.
Master
how to control the movement on a surface,
to mow around bushes, trees and other
terrain elements and obstacles.
When operating the mower on slope, make
sure that the engine revolutions are set to
maximum speed. If you stop the mower on
a slope, position the wheels across the
slope.
While operating or transporting the mower,
the operators must always have the mower
in their view. The maximum distance
between the operator and the mower is 50
m (164 ft).