General Information; Operating - DeWalt 47AKBCA Guide D'utilisation

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the safe
operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 - Engine exhaust, some of its
constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which,
if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property
of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED
ITS WARNING!

General Information

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the tractor and in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the tractor
and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this tractor. Children 14 and
over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this
manual and on the tractor and should be trained and supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this tractor without proper instruction.
5. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment.
Contact a customer service representative for assistance.
6. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an estimated useful life of
seven (7) years, under ordinary use conditions. At the end of its useful life, have the
product inspected annually to ensure all mechanical and safety systems are operating
properly, safely, and are not worn excessively. Failure to do so may result in accident,
injury, or death.
Preparation Before Operating
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tractor is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks,
wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by
the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep helpers at least 75 feet (23
meters) from the tractor while it is in operation. Keep bystanders, children, and pets
inside during operation. Stop tractor if anyone enters the area.
3. Be aware of the tractor discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing
an adjustment or repair to protect eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause
serious injury to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose fitting
clothes, jewelry, and long hair can be caught in moving parts. Never operate this
tractor in bare feet or sandals.
6. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2" (13 mm) below bottom of filler
neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
7. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
8. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this tractor by the tractor
manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with the
approved accessory or attachment.
Operator Protective System (OPS)
1. This tractor is equipped with an Operator Protective System (OPS), which includes:
a. Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) of the fixed or folding configuration.
b. Seat belt assembly with retractable function.
2. ROPS are structures designed to provide a crush-resistant space for the operator
when properly seat-belted within the designated seating area of the tractor in the
event of a tractor tip-over or rollover. ROPS shall be used in their fully upright and
locked configurations except in those circumstances whereby they need to be
momentarily folded down to avoid contact with items such as tree limbs, clothes
lines, guy wires, utility poles, buildings, etc. At other times and conditions, ROPS shall
be in their fully upright and locked configurations.
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3. Seat belts shall be used and shall always be properly fastened about the operator's
waist, except when the ROPS are:
a. Not properly installed and/or not properly secured onto the tractor.
b. Damaged in such manner that the ROPS structural integrity has
been compromised.
c. Not in their fully upright and locked position.
4. Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of the seat when suspension seats are
utilized, and therefore the seat-mounting base must be secured to its pivot means
and the pivot means secured/latched to the frame of the tractor. Seat belts are
attached to the seat or the frame of the tractor when non-suspension (standard) seat
is provided, however, if a suspension kit is added to a seat, the seat belt must be
attached to the movable portion of the seat or suspension mechanism, the seat-
mounting base must be secured to its pivot means, and the pivot means must be
secured/latched to the frame of the tractor.
DANGER: If ROPS are folded down or missing, seat belts shall not be
fastened. A worn or damaged seat belt assembly or a damaged ROPS must
be replaced prior to operator use of the tractor.
5. The ROPS extends above and behind the operator position, and therefore the
operator must be aware of potential contact of the ROPS with items such as tree
limbs, buildings, doorways, clothes lines, utility/guy wires, etc., that could cause the
tractor to tip-over or rollover. Use caution in (or avoid) areas where the ROPS could
come in contact with any structures, trees, etc.
6. A brush guard or canopy may contact/deflect tree limbs, buildings, doorways, clothes
lines, utility/guy wires, etc. that otherwise would come in contact with the ROPS.
Contact of the ROPS and/or canopy with such items may create hazardous conditions
whereby the tractor could experience a tip-over or roll-over.
7. The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this tractor and should not be tampered
with, modified in any manner, or removed.
8. Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies per the maintenance schedule shown in
this manual for damage or loose hardware. Replace all components that are loose,
damaged, or not functioning properly with authorized replacement parts.
9. Failure to use the seat belt properly could result in serious injury or death if an
accidental overturn occurs. For the ROPS in the full up position to be effective,
the seat belt must be securely fastened around the operator at all times when the
operator is on the tractor. The tractor operator coming in contact with the ROPS
during a tip-over or rollover could cause serious injury or death.
10. The ROPS will not prevent tractor from tip-overs or roll-overs.
11. Do not assume ROPS will protect you in a tip-over or roll-over. Injuries may still occur.

Operating

1. Data indicates that operators, age 65 years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding tractor-related injuries. These operators should evaluate their
ability to operate the riding tractor safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
2. Disengage blade(s) and move the drive control levers fully outward to set the parking
brake before attempting to start the engine.
3. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with
the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
4. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the tractor. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
5. Plan mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, helpers,
and the like. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction which may
cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
6. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low hanging tree branches,
wires, door openings, etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled from the
tractor, which could result in serious injury.
7. Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always turn off blade(s), move drive
control levers fully outward into park position, stop engine, and remove key
before dismounting.
8. Disengage blade(s), move the drive control levers fully outward to set the parking
brake, stop engine, and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or
debris, or making any adjustments.
9. The tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10"
(25 cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g. pasture) or
piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build
up on the tractor deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
10. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a
back-over accident.
11. Never carry passengers.