1. mow the grass and collect it
in the grass catcher
2. mow the grass and discharge it on
the ground from the rear section
3. mow, chop and deposit the grass
on the ground (mulching effect).
• SD 98 / 108 Series can:
4. mow the grass and discharge it from the side
5. mow, chop and deposit the grass
on the ground (mulching effect).
The use of special attachments provided for
by the Manufacturer as original equipment or
which may be purchased separately, allows this
work to be done in various operating modes,
illustrated in this manual or the instructions
that accompany the single attachments.
Likewise, the intended use can be extended
to include other functions by applying
supplementary attachments (if provided
for by the Manufacturer), abiding by the
restrictions and conditions indicated in the
instructions accompanying the attachment.
3.1.2 Improper use
• Any other usage not in keeping with
the afore-mentioned ones may be
hazardous and harm persons and/or
damage things. Examples of improper
use may include, but are not limited to:
– a llowing children, animals or other
passengers to ride on the machine as
they could fall off and injure themselves or
compromise safe driving by the operator;
– t owing or pushing loads without the use
of the specified attachment for towing;
– u sing the machine for riding over unstable,
slippery, icy, stony, rough, marshy
ground or puddles that do not allow the
consistency of the ground to be assessed;
– u sing the cutting means on
surfaces other than grass;
– u sing of the machine for leaf
or debris collection.
IMPORTANT Improper use of the
machine will invalidate the warranty, relieve
the Manufacturer from all liabilities, and the
user will consequently be liable for all and
any damage or injury to himself or others.
3.1.3 User types
This machine is intended for use by
consumers, i.e. non-professional operators.
The machine is intended for "DIY" use only.
IMPORTANT The machine must
be used by one operator.
3.2 SAFETY SIGNS
The machine has various symbols on it
(fig. 2 ) . They are used to remind the operator
of the behaviour to follow to use it with
the necessary attention and caution.
Meaning of symbols:
max xxx N (xx kg)
EN - 5
Warning: Read the instruc-
tions before operating the
machine.
Warning: Disconnect the
key and read the instructions
before carrying out any
maintenance or repair work.
Danger! Ejected objects: Do
not operate without either the
rear discharge guard or the
grass catcher being in place.
(for models with rear collection
only)
Danger! Ejected objects:
do not operate without side
discharge chute in place. (for
models with side discharge
only)
Danger! Ejected objects:
Keep bystanders at a safe
distance
Danger! Machine rollover: Do
not use this machine on slopes
greater then 10°
Danger! Dismemberment:
Make sure that children stay
clear of the machine all the
time when engine is running
Cutting hazard. Cutting
means in motion. Do not put
hands or feet near or under the
opening of the cutting means
housing.
Warning! Keep away from hot
surfaces.
When using the towing kit, do
not exceed the recommended
loads stated on the label and
follow the safety instructions.