How To Use The Machine; Safety Recommendations - GGP ITALY 102 Manuel D'utilisation

5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE

5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

DANGER!
The machine must only be used for
the purpose for which it was designed (cutting and col-
lecting grass).
Using the machine in any other way is considered "im-
proper use" which will invalidate the warranty, relieve
the manufacturer from all liabilities, and the user will
consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury
to himself or others.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not lim-
ited to:
– transport people, children or animals on the machine
or on a trailer;
– tow or push loads without the use of the specified ac-
cessory for towing;
– use of the machine for moving over unstable, slippery,
icy, stony, rough, marshy ground and puddles that do
not allow for evaluation of the consistency of the
ground;
– use of the machine for leaf or debris collection;
– use of the blades on surfaces other than grass.
DANGER!
Do not tamper with or remove the
safety devices fitted on the machine. REMEMBER THAT
THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE
AND INJURY TO OTHERS.
Before using the machine:
– read the general safety regulations (
particular attention to driving and cutting on slopes;
– carefully read the instructions for use, make sure you
– never put your hands or feet next to or beneath the ro-
Do not use the machine when in a precarious state of
health or under the effect of medicine or any other sub-
stances that can reduce your reflex actions and your
ability to concentrate.
It is the user's responsibility to assess the potential risk
of the area where work is to be carried out, and to take
all the necessary precautions to ensure his own safety
and that of others, particularly on slopes or rough, slip-
pery and unstable ground.
Do not leave the machine on high grass with the engine
running to avoid the risk of starting a fire.
slopes steeper than 10° (17%) (
likely to be used mostly on sloping ground (never
steeper than 10°), fit counterweights (supplied on reques
(
These improve stability at the front and reduce the
chances of tipping over.
1.2), paying
of controls are described in chapter 4.
are familiar with the controls and know how to stop the
blades and the engine quickly;
tating parts and always keep away from the exit.
WARNING!
This machine must not be used on
9.1) beneath the cross-member of the front wheels.
IMPORTANT
All the references relating to the positions
5.5). If the machine is
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