Efco 8245 SE Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 19

OPERATION
2. Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense fog,
heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in bad
weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as icy
ground, etc.
3. Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take great
care when working on sloping ground.
4. Switch off the engine before moving to another area.
5. Never put the machine down with the engine running.
• Always use the correct equipment.
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• Make sure the equipment is well adjusted.
• Follow the safety precautions.
• Organise your work carefully.
• Always use full throttle when starting to cut with the blade.
• Always use sharp blades.
• Avoid stones.
6. Stop working if someone approaches.
WARNING: Neither the operator of the machine nor
anyone else may attempt to remove the cut material
while the engine is running or the cutting equipment
is rotating, as this can result in serious injury. Stop
the engine and cutting equipment before you remove
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material that has wound around the blade shaft as
otherwise there is a risk of injury. The bevel gear can
get hot during use and may remain so for a while
afterwards. You could get burnt if you touch it.
WARNING: Watch out for thrown objects. Always
wear approved eye protection. Never lean over the
cutting attachment guard. Stones, rubbish, etc. can
be thrown up into the eyes causing blindness or
serious injury. Keep unauthorised persons at a
distance. Children, animals, onlookers and helpers
should be kept outside the safety zone of 50 ft (15 m).
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Never swing the machine around without first
checking behind you to make sure no-one is within
the safety zone.
WARNING: Sometimes branches or grass get caught
between the guard and cutting attachment. Always
stop the engine before cleaning.
Check before starting
• Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the
bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. Discard a blade if
cracks are found (Fig. 36).
• Check that the support flange is not cracked due to fatigue or
due to being tightened too much. Discard the support flange if
it is cracked (Fig. 37).
• Ensure the locking nut has not lost its captive force. The
tightening torque of the locking screw should be 11-15 ftlb (15-
20 Nm) (Fig. 37).
• Check that the blade guard is not damaged or cracked. Replace
the blade guard if it is cracked (Fig. 38).
WARNING: Never use the machine without a guard or
with a defective guard.
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