Safety Precautions; Preparation - McCulloch MFT55 200R Manuel D'utilisation

Pay particular care to the sections marked as
follows:
DANGER : This indicates a strong likeli-
hood of serious or even fatal injury if the
instruction are not follow.
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 de-
signed 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 equip-
ment could be damaged.
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 respon-
sibility to assess the potential risks of the ground
to be cleared and to take all precautions neces-
sary 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. here
may be local laws which set a minimum age for
users.
Never work when there are people. especially
children, or animals within a radius of 20 meters
of the machine; the operator must necessarily
remain at the controls of the handles.
Do not use the machine if you have been taking
medicine or other substances that might slow
your reactions or make you drowsy.
Pay particular attention on hard ground, because
the machine has the tendency to be much less
stable than on cultivated ground.
Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and tight
long trousers when working. Do not use the
machine in bare feet or sandals. Ear protectors
are recommended.
Use the machine for the purpose it is designed
for - digging the ground. Any other use may be
dangerous or cause damage to the machine.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 en-
sure that the tools are not wo 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 cas-
ings and ensure that all the fittings are tight.
Use
Never transport people on the machine.
Take care when starting the motor, following the
manufacturer's instructions 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 rota- tion (if liked).
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.
If there is :
-abnormal vibration,
-a blockage,
-a problem engaging or disengaging the clutch,
-a collision with a foreign object,
-deterioration of the engine halt cable.
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 car-ried 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°.
Work across slopes, not up or down them.
Make sure to keep your footing on sloping ground,
change direction very carefully.
Using accessories other than those recom-mend-
ed may make the machine dangerous and cause
damage to your machine which will not be covered
by your guarantee.
Maintenance / storage
Stop the motor and disconnect the spark plug before
cleaning, inspecting, 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 condi-
tions of use.
To reduce fire risk, keep the motor, the silen- cer
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.
Replace the cutting blades in complete sets to keep
them balanced.
For your own safety, do not alter the characteristics
of your machine. Do not change the motor speed
settings and do not run the motor at excess speeds.
Regular maintenance is essential for safety and to
maintain the level of performance.
Allow the motor to cool down before putting the
machine away.
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 running or still hot.
If pevol is spilt on the ground, do not try to start the
motor; Carry the machine 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 vapour might accu- mulate.
Carbon monoxide can be fatal. Ensure good
ventilation.
Moving, handling transporting
Any action on the machine apart from ground dig-
ging must be performed with engine stopped.
Except when (ground digging) the machine must be
moved by using the transport wheel as described in
"Moving" chapter.
Handling: do not try and lift the machine. The
machine's weight is indicated on the manufacturer's
plate. at the end of this manual. Use a method of
handling adapted to the weight of the machine and
to the situation to guarantee the safety.
When loading or unloading the machine to or from
a trailer, use a suitable 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.
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