Gardeo GTDE1842I-2L Traduction Des Instructions D'origine page 37

1 Training
a) Read the instructions carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the
controls and the correct use of the
equipment.
b) Never allow children or people
who are not familiar with these
instructions to use the machine.
National rules can limit the age of
the operator.
c) Never operate the machine when
third parties, in particular children,
or animals, are nearby.
d) Keep in mind that the operator or
user is responsible for any
accidents that he may cause or
dangers that he causes other
people or their property to incur.
2 Preparation
a) When operating the machine,
always wear strong boots and long
trousers.
Do not operate the machine
barefooted or in sandals. Avoid
wearing clothes that are voluminous
or have loose cords, or a necktie.
b) Inspect the whole zone in which
the machine will be used and
remove all objects that it could
throw up.
c) Before use, always inspect the
machine visually to detect wear or
damage to the cutter, bolts and its
assembly. Replace used or
damaged components in complete
sets, so as to keep good balancing.
Replace damaged or illegible labels.
d) Before use, check the supply
cable and the extension cable to
detect signs of damage or ageing. If
the cable is damaged in use
disconnect it from the electricity
mains immediately. DO NOT
TOUCH THE CABLE BEFORE
YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED IT
FROM THE ELECTRICITY MAINS.
Do not use the machine if the cable
is damaged or worn.
3 Operation
a) Only use the machine in daylight
or under good artificial light.
b) Avoid operating the machine on
wet grass.
c) Always keep a good foothold on
slopes.
d) Walk, do not run.
e) Cut across slopes, never up or
down.
f) Take great care when changing
direction on slopes.
g) Do not cut excessively steep
slopes.
h) Use the machine with great care
going backwards or pulling it
towards you.
i) Stop the cutters if the machine
must be tilted to be transported
through grassless zones and when
it must be transported to, or back
from, the place where it is used.
j) Never use the machine with
defective guards or without the
safety devices in place, for example
deflectors and/or grass boxes.
k) Take precautions when starting
the motor by following the
instructions and with the feet well
away from the cutter or cutters.
l) Never tilt the machine when
starting the motor, unless it must be
tilted for starting. In this case, never
tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and only tilt the part
furthest from the operator.
m) Never start the machine when
the operator is facing the ejection
opening.
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