Safety Precautions; Preparing The Machine - Kiva Athena 08 Manuel D'utilisation

Pay particular care to the sections marked as follows:
DANGER : This indicates a strong likelihood of
serious or even fatal injury if the instructions are
not followed
WARNING : This indicates a risk of injury or damage to the equipment if
the instructions are not followed
NoTE : This indicates useful information
This symbol reminds you to take care with certain operations.
If you have any problems or questions about the cultivator,
please contact your approved supplier.
DANGER : The machine is designed for safe and reliable
service if used as instructed. Before using your machine,
please make sure you have understood the contents of
this manual. otherwise you could be injured and your
equipment could be damaged.
1 - Training / Information
- Familiarise yourself with the correct use and the controls before using
the machine. Know how to stop the motor rapidly.
- The machine must always be used according to the recommendations
given in the instruction manual.
- Remember that the user is responsible for any accidents or dangerous
reactions occurring to other people or their belongings. It is his responsi-
bility to assess the potential risks of the ground to be cleared and to take
all precautions necessary to ensure it is safe, in particular on slopes and
on loose, slippery or uneven ground.
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use
the machine. There may be local laws which set a minimum age for users.
- Do not use the machine if you have been taking medicine or other
substances that might slow your reactions or make you drowsy.
- When using the machine, wear the appropriate protective gear, in
particular safety boots, long trousers, goggles and ear protectors.
- Use the machine for the purpose it is designed for – clearing scrub. Any
other use may be dangerous or cause damage to the machine.
2 - Preparation
- Carefully inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove
any objects that might be projected by the machine (stones, wire, glass,
metal objects ...).
- Before use, always check over the machine to ensure that the tools and
deflectors are not worn or damaged. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
- Maintain the electrical cables that stop the motor in good condition so
that you can be sure to turn the motor off.
- Check that no petrol or oil are leaking.
- Do not use the machine without its protective casings and ensure that
all the fittings are tight.
- Before beginning to clear a stretch of ground, mark out the area that
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may be dangerous for other people, as shown below. Mark out this area
with notices forbidding people from entering while work is in progress.
- Since objects may be thrown up to 40 metres, mark out the dangerous
area as shown in the diagram.
Brush cutting area = A' - B' - c' - D'
Danger zone = A - B - c - D
The danger areas (shaded) must be at least 40m wide.
- Avoid using around inhabited buildings, paths and parking
areas.
- Never use when there are other people nearby.
3 - Use
- Take care when starting the motor, following the manufacturer's in-
structions and keeping your feet away from the blade(s).
- Stop the motor when the machine is not in use.
- When holding the machine, walk don't run.
- Take great care when pulling the machine towards you or reversing the
direction of rotation (if fitted).
- Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set by the length of the
steering column.
- Do not place your hands or feet near or beneath rotating parts.
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model).
- Stop the engine immediately (if the Engine halt cable is severed, use
the starter control as described in paragraph "start the engine" to stop the
Engine), let the machine cool down, unplug the spark-plug lead, inspect
the machine and have the necessary repairs carried out by an approved
repairer before using again.
- Work only by daylight or in good artificial light.
- Do not use the machine on slopes greater than 20%.
- Never pull the machine towards you when brush cutting
- Work across slopes, not up or down them.
- When working on a slope, do not stop or start abruptly. Slow down on
slopes and tight turns to avoid losing your balance or loss of control. Be
particularly careful when changing direction on slopes.
- On ground encumbered with objects or debris whether natural or not
(rocks, tree stumps, scrap metal, posts, etc.) any foreign body that might
be transformed into a dangerous projectile and/or damage the machine
must be avoided.
- On sloping or wet ground, beware of the risk of slipping.
- Using accessories other than those recommended may make the ma-
chine dangerous and cause damage to your machine which will not be co-
vered by your guarantee.

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- abnormal vibration,
- a blockage,
- a problem engaging or disengaging the clutch,
- a collision with a foreign object,
- deterioration of the engine halt cable (following
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4 - maintenance / storage
- Stop the motor and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, inspec-
ting, adjusting or maintaining the machine or changing the tool(s).
- Stop the motor, disconnect the spark plug and use thick gloves when
changing the tool(s).
- Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure safe conditions of use.
- To reduce fire risk, keep the motor, the silencer and the fuel storage area
free of plants, waste oil, or any other inflammable material.
- If the exhaust silencer is defective, have it replaced by an approved
repairer.
- Do not mend parts; replace them by the maker's own spares.
- For your own safety, do not alter the characteristics of your machine.
Do not the motor speed settings and do not run the motor at excess spe-
eds. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and to maintain the level
of performance.
- Allow the motor to cool down before putting the machine away.
5 - Danger! Petrol is highly inflammable!
- Store fuel in containers specially designed for it. Always fill the tank
outdoors and do not smoke while doing it.
- Do not unscrew the fuel cap or top up with petrol while the motor is run-
ning or still hot.
- If petrol is spilt on the ground, do not try to start the motor; Carry the ma-
chine elsewhere and avoid all naked flames until the petrol vapour has
dispersed.
- Store the machine in a dry place. Never store the machine in a building
where the petrol vapour can reach a flame, spark or source of intense
heat.
- Replace the caps of the fuel tank and the petrol can correctly.
- Limit the amount of petrol in the tank to reduce spillage.
- Do not run the motor in a confined space where carbon monoxide va-
pour might accumulate. - Carbon monoxide can be fatal. Ensure good
ventilation.
6 - moving, handling, transporting
- Any action on the machine apart from brush cutting must be performed
with the cutter blades disengaged.
- Except when brush cutting, the machine must be moved according to
the instructions in paragraph "moving".
- Handling: do not lift the machine by yourself. The machine's weight is
shown on the manufacturer's plate and in this manual. The machine must
be handled only as described in the "Handling" section.
- When loading or unloading the machine to or from a trailer, use a sui-
table ramp.
- Lash the machine down correctly for safe transport.
- The machine should be transported in a trailer; do not use any other
method of transport.
1 - Blade brake handle
2 - Throttle
3 - Forward gear handle
4 - Handlebars
5 - Oil gauge and filler cap
6 - Basket
7 - Wheel
8 - Blade protection
9 - Mobile front wheel
10 - Spark plug
11 - Fuel priming pump
12 - Exhaust grid
13 - Air filter casing
14 - Petrol tank cap
15 - Automatic reeling starting cord
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