Safe Operation Practices - BEAL NPMS12 .5/96 Notice D'emploi

Safe Operation Practices

For Ride-On (Riding) Rotary Mower Machines
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occur ring to other people or
their property.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. All drivers should seek and obtain pro fessional
and practical instruction. Such instruction should
emphasize:
a. the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
b. control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake. The
main reasons for loss of control are:
• insufficient wheel grip;
• being driven too fast;
• inadequate braking;
• the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
• lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
• incorrect hitching and load dis tribution.
Preparation
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all ob jects which may be thrown
by the machine.
3. WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable.
a. Store fuel in containers specifically de signed for
this purpose.
b. Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
c. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the
engine is run ning or when the engine is hot.
d. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until petrol vapours have dissipated.
e. Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter as sembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
6. On multi-blade machines, take care as ro tating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Before attempting to start the engine, dis engage all
blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
4. Do not use on slopes of more than 10 de grees.
5. Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope.
Travel on grass slopes re quires particular care. To
guard against overturning:
a. do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;
b. engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in gear,
especially when tra velling downhill;
c. machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
during tight turns;
d. stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
e. never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
mower is designed for this purpose.
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