parts to guarantee safety and correct
operation of the machine.
12) Stop engine before refuelling and remove
ignition key (if fi tted).
13) Handle the fuel with care to avoid spilling
on the machine; clean any spillage
immediately.
14) Never refuel in confi ned places, in vicinity
of open flames or near the source of
sparks. No smoking!
15) Before starting the engine, check that all
the controls are in idle position.
16) Do not smoke when starting the engine!
17) Do not run the machine in a confi ned area
as toxic exhaust gas can kill.
18) Plan your work before commencing.
19) Do not use the machine when you are
tired.
20) Engage the clutch gradually; sudden
engagement could cause the machine to
rear-up.
21) The area next to the engine exhaust will
most likely reach temperatures above 80°.
Attention! Danger of scalding.
22) Always wear close fitting clothes and
anti-slip shoes or boots. For safety reasons
avoid using loose clothing.
23) Make regular checks that all bolts and
nuts are well tightened.
24) Keep the area of work clear and clean.
25) Only use the machine in clear visibility.
26) Avoid working with blunt cutting blades.
27) Pay maximum attention and use good
sense when operating the machine.
28) If you hit any objects during work, stop
the machine and check for any damage
immediately.
29) During movement to and from the area
of work, disengage the Power Take-Off
(P.T.O.).
30) Pay attention when reversing the machine
not to trip over anything. If you loose
your balance release the handlebars
immediately ; the Motorstop or the
disengagement will immediately stop the
machine.
31) Do not under any circumstance attempt
to by-pass the motor-stop device or
remove the disengagement device. The
machine would result having no safety
precautions and would be extremely
dangerous.
32) Do no travel down hill with the clutch
disengaged or the gears in idle.
33) The machine's speed must always suit the
conditions and the environment.
34) Do not perform cleaning or maintenance
operations of the machine when the
engine is running.
35) Avoid sharp turns when travelling up hill,
down hill or across steep slopes.
36) In steep descents, do not disengage the
drive and do not change gear.
37) When possible, avoid working up or down
hill. Always travel across the slope.
38) Do not work on very steep slopes (max.
30%).
39) Avoid overfi lling the fuel tank.
40) If there is fuel in the tank, avoid tilting
the machine during maintenance or
adjustment.
41) During use, keep the hot sections of the
engine (i.e. cylinder head, exhaust, etc.)
clean to avoid a build up of debris that will
overheat the engine.
42) Whenever possible, stop the machine on
level ground.
43) When stopping on unlevelled ground,
engage 1st gear (up hill) or reverse gear
(down hill).
44) If leaving the machine for a long time,
ensure it is inaccessible to children and
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