Grasshopper 124V/48, Руководство оператора

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WORK SAFELY - FOLLOW THESE RULES
The designed and tested safety
of this machine depends on it be-
ing operated within the limitations
as explained in this manual. Read
manual before operating.
TRAINING
• Safety instructions are important! READ
THIS MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY
RULES.
• Know your controls and how to stop ma-
chine, engine and mower deck quickly in
an emergency.
• To avoid accident or injury, do not allow
anyone to operate this machine without
proper instruction. Any person who oper-
ates this machine
MUST be instructed in
and capable of the safe operation of the
unit and all controls.
• Do not allow children or unqualifi ed indi-
viduals to operate machine.
PREPARATION
• Always wear relatively tight and belted
clothing to avoid entanglement in mov-
ing parts. Wear sturdy, rough soled work
shoes. Never operate machine in bare
feet, sandals or sneakers.
• This machine produces sound levels in
excess of 85 dBA at the operator ear and
can cause hearing loss through extended
periods of exposure. Wear hearing pro-
tection when operating this machine.
• Walk around machine and visually in-
spect for damaged, loose, or missing
components. Do not operate unless all
components are properly mounted, ad-
justed and in good working condition.
• Ensure all safety switches function prop-
erly. See Operation section for details.
• Ensure all safety shielding is in good con-
dition and properly installed.
• Ensure either the discharge shield, restric-
tion plate, or complete vacuum attachment
is installed.
• Ensure OPS is in good condition and in-
stalled properly. Never modify OPS with
holes, notches or welding. If OPS is dam-
aged, it must be replaced.
• Check brake action before you operate.
Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
• Ensure all safety decals are installed and
in good condition.
• Remove accumulated debris from ma-
chine to avoid fi re hazard.
• Inspect area to be cut removing stones,
branches and other debris that might be
thrown causing injury or damage.
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what ac-
cessories and attachments are needed to
properly and safely perform the job.
• Low-hanging branches and similar obsta-
cles can injure the operator or interfere
with mowing operation. Before mowing,
identify potential obstacles such as low-
hanging branches, and trim or remove
those obstacles.
• Never permit any person, other than the
operator, to ride or board the mower at
any time.
• Operate only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.
FUEL HANDLING SAFETY
• In certain conditions, gasoline, ethanol,
diesel and other types of fuel are extreme-
ly fl ammable and highly explosive. A fi re
or explosion from fuel can burn you and
others and can damage property.
• Fill the fuel tanks outdoors, in an open
area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up
any fuel that spills.
• Do not remove the fuel cap if the engine
or fuel tank is hot. Allow several minutes
to cool.
• Remove the fuel cap slowly to release any
pressure from the fuel tank.
• Do not fi ll the fuel tanks completely full.
Add fuel to the tank until the level is .25"
to .5" (6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom
of the fi ller neck. This empty space in the
tank allows fuel to expand.
• Never smoke when handling fuel, and
stay away from an open fl ame or where
fuel fumes may be ignited by a spark.
• Store fuel in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never
buy more than a 30-day supply of fuel.
• Never store antifreeze or oil in the fuel
CAUTION