Warnings - Grillo GF2 Manuel De L'opérateur

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing our sickle bar; we are sure that the performance of your new machine will
meet your requirements in full. To ensure optimum service and maintenance of its qualities over
time, read this manual carefully and follow its instructions. This will give you the best results and
protect your investment. Please keep this manual, which must always accompany the machine.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The Grillo GF2 is a pedestrian-controlled machine developed to cut grass. The machine is built on
a frame and equipped with an engine activating both the wheels and a PTO. A cutting bar is
connected to the PTO, but other implements can be attached too such as rotary cutters, front snow
blades, pivoting brushes. The GF2 is a pedestrian-controlled machine, the operator steers the
machine via the handle-bar where the controls are mounted.
CAUTION! Before starting the engine, read this carefully. The following
warnings are very important in ensuring safety!
Caution is the main safeguard in preventing accidents. We urge you to read the warnings that
follow when using the walking tractor, before starting any work at all. Improper use of the sickle bar
and its equipment can be dangerous. To reduce the risks to the minimum, observe the necessary
precautions set out below:
1) Read the whole of this manual before using your sickle bar. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.
2) Pay special attention to the safety warnings and labels.
3) The cutting bar is extremely dangerous; never insert hands or feet under the cutting bar!
4) Before other people are allowed to use the machine, make sure they are informed about the
safety regulations and how to properly use this equipment.
5) Ensure children and animals are kept at a safe distance of about 15 metres. Do not allow people
to come closer to the sickle bar when it is being used.
6) Do not use the machine when physically fatigues or under the influence of alcohol or drugs that
could impair the operator's physical and mental capacities.
7) Thoroughly check the ground before using the machine and remove any object that could
damage the tines (e.g. stones) or that could be caught up and flung down, therefore becoming
highly dangerous. (e.g. branches, stones).
8) Always wear suitable clothing and footwear. It is recommended to wear safety footwear,
safety goggles, ear plugs and gloves, long trousers. Do not wear clothing or accessories
that could get trapped in the controls or in the tiller (e.g. loose trousers, scarves...).
9) Pay close attention when working on slopes. Always work across the slope and never
upwards/downwards. Pay greater attention when changing direction on slopes and never work on
excessively steep ground.
10) Never allow the machine to be used by anyone under 16 years of age.
11) Pay close attention when operating the machine in reverse, make sure that there are no
obstacles behind you. In case of danger release the handlebar and the machine will stop
immediately.
12) It is dangerous to sharply activate the levers with the engine at maximum r.p.m.
13) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
14) CAUTION: Petrol is highly inflammable. Store fuel in containers especially designed for this
purpose. Refuel outdoors and away from any open flames or sparks. Never smoke when refuelling.
Stop the engine before refuelling and never refuel with the engine running. Never remove the tap
of the fuel tank or add fuel when the engine is hot. If
GF2 - Translation of the Original Instructions
SICKLE BAR
GRILLO GF2

WARNINGS

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fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the