Safety Regulations; Preparation - GGP TU 454 Série Manuel D'utilisation

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar
with the controls and proper use of the equipment.
Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for
which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and col-
lecting grass. Any other use can be hazardous,
causing damage to the machine. Examples of
improper use may include, but are not limited to:
– transport of people, children or animals on the
machine;
– being transported by the machine;
– using the machine to tow or push loads;
– using the machine for leaf or debris collection;
– using the machine to trim hedges, or for cutting
vegetation other than grass;
– use of the machine by more than one person;
– using the blade on surfaces other than grass.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
4) Never use the lawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances
that can affect his ability to react and concentrate.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsi-
ble for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equip-
ment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all objects which
may be thrown by the machine or damage the cut-
ter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal
wire, bones, etc.)
3) WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly
flammable:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do
not smoke while refuelling or whenever han-
dling the fuel.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
– If fuel 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 the fuel has evaporated and the
vapour dispersed.
– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps
securely.
4) Substitute faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the machine,
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especially the condition of the blades, and
check that the screws and cutting assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.
6) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening
guards (grass-catcher or stone-guard).
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can col-
lect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet
grass.
4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be
pulled along by the lawnmower.
6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes.
8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.
9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn-
mower towards you.
10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilt-
ed for transportation when crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower
to and from the area to be mowed.
11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, such as the
stone-guard and/or grass-catcher, in place.
12) Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
13) On power-driven models, disengage the drive
clutch before starting the engine.
14) Start the engine carefully, following the instruc-
tions and keeping feet well away from the blade.
15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the
engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is free
of obstacles and tall grass.
16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat-
ing parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire:
– Before carrying out any work underneath the
cutting deck or before unclogging the chute;
– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawn-
mower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn-
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawnmower;
– If the lawnmower begins to abnormally vibrate
(Immediate look for the cause of the vibrations
and take for necessary controls at a Specialised
Centre).
19) Stop the engine:
– Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended.
Remove the key from models with electric
starters.
– Before refuelling.
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