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13. CUTTING TIPS
WARNING
Take great care because the blades rotate at very high speed.
14. CHECKS
- Adjust the belt and cable control tension after the first few working hours to compensate
initial loosening.
- Briefly operate all the machine's components to detect any abnormal noises or
overheating.
- During the initial running in period avoid heavy-duty usage to encourage proper settling
of the mechanical parts.
- Never neglect maintenance operations after work and carry out all prescribed checks
regularly.
DRIVING THE MACHINE
WARNING
When using the machine for the first time it is advisable to get the feel of it by executing
manoeuvres on flat ground free of foreign objects. Cut in a straight line .
After switching on the engine following the instructions given in the previous paragraph:
1. Engage the blade rotor clutch control using the special lever ( Fig. 1, ref. A) after
accelerating the engine slightly.
2. To move the machine push it in the direction required.
3. To stop blade movement release the lever in question ( Fig. 1 ref. A);
4. To stop the machine, gradually slow down forward movement, then switch off the engine
by moving the switch to position 0 (as shown in fig. 1bis, ref. I).
5. To move the machine with the engine switched off set the cutting height adjustment
lever (Fig. 1 ref. C-C1) to position C1 and push in the required direction .
1. Before commencing cutting operations, read the safety instructions given in the previous
sections.
2. Before engaging blade movement using the relative lever ( figure 1, ref. A) the rear
guard ( fig. 3, ref. A) must be fully lowered or the special basket must be inserted ( fig.
4, ref.B) to prevent the outward projection of objects.
3. Engage the blade clutch (Fig. 1, ref. A) only after having carried out the machine
switch-on (see
“
SWITCHING ON
”
section)
4. Engage the blade clutch (Fig. 1, ref. A) gradually. Overly brusque blade clutch
engagement may stall the engine.