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Operating Manual

Safety devices

Safety devices are provided for your pro-
tection and must always function pro-
perly.
You must not modify safety devices in
any way or bypass their function.
Safety features are:
Discharge flap
Fig. 31
The grass flap protects you against pos-
sible injuries resulting from the cutting
blade or objects that are propelled by it.
The unit may only be operated with the
grass flap attached.
Safety interlock system
The safety interlock system will only
allow the engine to start when
– the driver is sitting on the seat,
– the PTO switch is at the OFF position,
– both drive control levers are in the
outer neutral recesses.
Note: At the same time the parking
brake is activated in this position (park
position).
The safety lock system switches OFF the
engine when the operator leaves the
driver's seat without engaging the
parking brake and/or the PTO switch is at
the OFF position.
Note: To restart the engine you must first
set the PTO switch to the OFF position.
If units do not feature the OCR function
or if the OCR function is deactivated, the
safety interlock system will prevent
reversing while the cutter deck is
switched on (automatic disconnection of
the cutter deck).
Note: To switch on the cutter deck again,
both drive control levers must be in
neutral or in forwards position. The PTO
switch must be put into the OFF position
and then into the ON position.
Symbols on the mower
On the mower you will find various
symbols on adhesive labels. They have
the following meanings:
Caution!
Before switching on the
unit, read the operating
instructions!
Keep third parties out of the
danger area!
Before working on the
cutters, remove the spark-
plug connector!
Keep fingers and feet away
from the cutters! Always
switch off the mower and
remove the spark plug
connector before adjusting,
cleaning or checking it.
Injury hazard due to
rotating blades or other
moving parts.
Injury hazard due to
rotating blades or other
moving parts.
Keep hands and feet out of
the openings when the
machine is running.
Never ride straight up or
down an incline, but
always across it.
Working on steep slopes
can be dangerous.
Do not operate the unit with
the optional grass catcher
without attaching the front
counterweight. When
driving on slopes, the
incline must not exceed
15%.
Caution! Danger of
explosion.
Battery acid/risk of
chemical burns.
Wear protective gloves.
No fires, sparks, naked
flames or smoking.
Old batteries must not be
disposed of with domestic
waste.
Before beginning any work
on this mower, remove the
ignition key and observe all
information contained in
these instructions.
When getting on and off,
never step on the cutter
deck.
Beware of hot surface!
Before tipping the device, remove the
battery.
The unit may be operated with the
attached discharge flap or the mulch
locking part only.
Ensure these symbols mounted on the
mower remain legible.
Replace damaged or illegible symbols.
Symbols in the operating
instructions
The following symbols are used in these
operating instructions:
Danger
Draws your attention to sources of poten
tial danger associated with the task you
are undertaking at the time which cons
titute a danger to persons.
Caution
Draws your attention to potential hazards
associated with the task you are
undertaking at the time which could
result in damage to the mower.
Note
This indicates important information and
application tips.
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