EMAK 102 Manuel D'utilisation page 87

4) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
5) Do not carry passengers.
6) All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical
instruction. Such instruction should emphasise:
– the need for care and concentration when working with ride-
on machines;
– you cannot use the brake to regain control of a ride-on
machine sliding down a slope. The main reasons for loss of
control are:
– insufficient wheel grip;
– overspeeding;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
– unawareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially
slopes;
– incorrect hitching and load distribution.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects which can be ejected from the
machine.
3) DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:
– store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
– refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot;
– if you spill petrol, do not start the engine and move the
machine away from the area of spillage. Do not create any
source of ignition until the petrol vapours have evaporated;
EN 4
– put back and tighten all fuel tank and container caps securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the machine to check that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or da-
maged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
6) On multi-bladed machines, remember that the rotation of one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a confined space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Before starting the engine, disengage the blades and shift
into neutral.
4) Do not use on slopes of more than 10° (17%).
5) Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope.
Travelling on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard
against overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill;
– engage the drive slowly and always keep the machine in
gear, especially when travelling downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during
tight turns;
– tay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope.
6) Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment:
– use only approved drawbar hitch points;
– limit loads to those you can safely control;
– do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing;
– use counterweight(s) or wheel weights whenever advised in
the instructions manual.
7) Disengage the blades before crossing surfaces other than
grass.