Warnings - Grillo G Z1 Manuel D'utilisation

Dear Customer,
thank you for choosing a Grillo rotavator. We are sure that our machine's performance will satisfy
you in all respects. For the best results and maintenance over time, read this handbook carefully
and follow the instructions to the letter; this will also avoid unnecessary expense. Keep this
handbook with the machine at all times.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The rotavator is a single-axle self-propelled machine usually equipped with a rotary tiller for tilling
soil. These machines are used primarily to prepare the soil (elimination of weed, tilling of the soil)
and used in gardening, for small ground work, refinement work and orchard inter-rows.
The machine is built on a chassis and fitted with either a petrol or diesel engine that drives a rotary
tiller. The Grillo rotavator is a pedestrian-controlled machine, the operator steers the machine via
the handle-bar where the controls are mounted.
CAUTION! Before starting the engine, read this carefully. The fol-
lowing warnings are very important in ensuring safety!
Caution is the main safeguard in preventing accidents!
Improper use of the rotavator 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) Rotation of the tiller is extremely dangerous; Never place your hands or feet under the tiller!
4) Before other people are allowed to use the machine they must first be informed about the safety
regulations and how to use the vehicle.
5) Before starting the engine, make sure that there is no-one nearby, particularly children.
6) Never use the machine when tired and do not drink alcohol.
7) Check the ground before tilling for stones, sticks or foreign bodies which might damage the
machine or be flung dangerously to some distance during operation.
8) Before starting work, put on suitable working clothes, gloves, heavy footwear and
goggles.
9) Never use the rotavator on steep slopes; it might tip over.
10) Never allow the machine to be used by anyone under 16 years of age.
11) It is dangerous to operate the levers sharply with the engine at maximum r.p.m.
12) Never keep the engine running indoors; you may inhale poisonous gases.
13) Always switch off the engine before filling up with fuel, keep away from sparks or flames and
do not smoke!
14) Avoid fuel spills and after filling the tank clean all spills before starting the engine.
15) Store fuel in containers specially constructed for this purpose.
16) Work only in sunlight or with good artificial light.
IMPROPER USES TO BE AVOIDED
17)Any improper uses causes the warranty to become null and void and the constructor will decline
all liability.
FURTHER SAFETY ADVICES
18) Never tamper with or deactivate the safety devices.
19) Never make any adjustments or do any cleaning with the engine running.
20) Never have anyone check the machine while you are driving with the engine running.
21) The user is always responsible for injury or damage to third parties.
22) Misshapen or damaged hoes must always be replaced and never repaired.
23) Always use original Grillo spare parts.
GZ1/ Translation of the original instructions
ROTAVATOR GZ1

WARNINGS

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