Safety instructions
C) DURING USE
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can develop. All ignition operations have to be effected in an open or well-ventilated
area. Always remember that exhaust fumes are toxic.
2) Work only in daylight or with good artificial light in good visibility conditions. Keep per
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sons, children and animals away from the working area.
3) If possible, avoid mowing wet grass. Avoid working in the rain and when there is a risk of
a thunderstorm risk. Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions, especially when
there is risk of lightening.
4) Before igniting the engine, disengage the cutting means or the power socket and put the
gear in neutral.
5) Pay special attention when approaching obstacles that could compromise visibility.
6) Engage the parking brake when parking the machine.
7) The machine must not be used on slopes of over 10° (17%), regardless of the mowing
direction.
8) Remember there is no such thing as a “safe” slope. Driving on grass slopes requires par-
ticular care. To prevent overturning or loss of control over the machine:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill;
– Engage the drive slowly and always keep the machine in transmission, especially when
travelling downhill;
– Machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns;
– Watch out for humps, hollows and other hidden hazards;
– Never mow across the face of the slope. Lawns on a slope have to be mowed moving
up and down and never across them. When changing direction, take great care that the
wheels facing the slope do not hit any obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots, etc.)
that may cause the machine to slide sideways, tip over or make you lose control.
Reduce speed before any change of direction on slopes, and always apply the parking
brake before leaving the machine at a standstill and unattended.
10) Be very careful near ravines, ditches or embankments. The machine could overturn if a
wheel slides over the edge or if the earth gives way.
11) Pay maximum attention when working in reverse gear. Look behind you to make sure
there are no obstacles before and during operations in reverse gear.
12) Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment:
– Use approved drawbar hitch points only when towing;
– Limit loads to those you can safely control;
– Do not turn sharply. Take care when reversing;
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights whenever advised in the instructions manual.
13) Disengage the cutting means or the power socket when crossing areas with no grass,
when moving to or from areas that require mowing, and move the cutting-means assembly
to its highest position.
14) Pay attention to traffic when using the machine near roads.
15) WARNING! The machine has not been approved for use on public roads. It must be
used (as indicated by the highway code) in private areas closed to traffic.
16) Never operate the machine with damaged guards or without the grass catcher, side dis-
charge guards or rear discharge guards.
17) Never place your hands and feet near or under rotating parts. Keep away from the dis-
charge opening.
18) Do not leave the machine stationary on high grass with the engine running to avoid the
risk of starting a fire.
19) When using the attachments, never direct the opening towards people.
20) Use manufacturer-recommended attachments only.
21) Don’t use the machine if the attachments/tools are not installed in their seats.
22) Pay attention when using the grass catcher and attachments that can alter the stability
of the machine, especially on slopes.
23) Do not change the engine settings or over-rev the engine.
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