Instructions; Warnings - Grillo GF1 Manuel D'utilisation

Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing our motor-mower; we are sure that your new machine's performance will meet your re-
quirements 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 machine GF1 is a walking-behind sickle bar designed for the cut of grass and fodder. It can also be
equipped with a snow blade, a 50 cm. snow thrower and a 50 cm rotary cutter.
Caution is the main safeguard in preventing accidents!
We urge you to read the warnings that follow when using the mower, before starting any work at all.
Improper use of the machine 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 starting the machine or putting it in motion.
2) Pay special attention to the safety warnings and labels.
3) Before other people are allowed to use the machine they must first be informed about the safety regulations
and how to use the vehicle.
4) Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no-one nearby, particularly children.
5) Check the ground before mowing for stones, sticks or foreign bodies which might damage the machine or be
flung dangerously to some distance during operation.
6) Before starting work, put on suitable working clothes, gloves, heavy footwear and goggles.
7) Never reverse with the engine at high throttle.
8) Never keep the engine running indoors; you may inhale poisonous gases.
9) Always switch off the engine before filling up with fuel, keep away from sparks or flames and do not smoke!
10) Avoid fuel spills and after filling the tank clean all spills before starting the engine.
11) Never tamper with or disactivate the safety devices.
12) Never make any adjustments or do any cleaning with the engine running.
13) The user is always responsible for injury or damage to third parties.
14) Any improper uses causes the warranty to become null and void and the constructor will decline all liability.
15) Misshapen or damaged blades must always be replaced and never repaired.
16) Always use original Grillo spare parts.
17) Before starting work, check that the nuts and bolts securing the blade are perfectly tight.
18) All protective fittings (hoods, mudguards, etc.) must be kept in place during operation.
19) Never use the machine barefoot.
20) Store fuel in containers specially constructed for this purpose.
21) If you have to empty the fuel tank, do this outdoors.
22) Work only in sunlight or with good artificial light.
IMPROPER USE TO BE AVOIDED
1) Never use the machine when tired and do not drink alcohol.
2) Never use the motor-mower on steep slopes; it might tip over.
3) Never allow the machine to be used by anyone under 16 years of age.
4) Before starting any work with the machine, check that all the accident prevention systems with which it is
equipped are in perfect working order. They must never be disabled or tampered with.
FURTHER SAFETY DEVICE
1) Movement of the blade is extremely dangerous; keep hands or feet away!
2) It is dangerous to operate the levers sharply with the engine at maximum rpm.
GF1 / Translation of the original instructions
MOTOR-MOWER GF1
CAUTION!
Before starting the engine, read this carefully.
The following warnings are very important in ensuring safety!

WARNINGS