Safety Precautions; General Rules; Preparation - Garland ATILA 162 B Manuel D'instructions

4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

4.1. LEARN TO KNOW THE MACHINE
HAZARD! Carefully read this instruction
manual completely. Abide by all the "SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS", before, during and after
using the machine. Keep this manual and all
the attachments for any future consultation.
In case of any change in ownership, tha manual must
be handed over together with the machine.

4.2. GENERAL RULES

IMPORTANT: Anyone using the lawnmower should
fi rst of all be acquainted with the instructions in this
manual and completely familiarize with the controls to
ensure correct and safe machine use.
Never allow children under 16 and people not
fully acquainted with these instructions to use the
lawnmower. Specifi c national regulations may indicate
the minimum operator´s age.
Never start and use the lawnmower near
other people, especially children or pets.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is liable in the
event of accidents or damages occurring to other
people or to their property.
HAZARD FOR PEOPLE:
- Do not carry passengers.
- Do not carry loads or hook on any type of trailer.
- Such overloads could negatively affect the stability
of the machine and overstress the mechanical parts.
- Do not make any changes to the machine.
- Incorrect use of the machine, as indicated in this
paragraph, will invalidate the warranty and relieve
the manufacturer of any liability in case of any
ensuing injuries or damage.
IMPORTANT: Users of the lawnmower must be in
good psycho-physical shape; do not use the machine
when tired, feeling bad or under the infl uence of drink,
drugs or medicinal products that reduce promptness
of reactions.
TRAINING:
The driver be suitably trained and should focus in
particular on:
- Being careful and concentrated during work.
- The fact that a machine sliding down a gradient
cannot be controlled using the brakes. The main
causes of losing control of the machine are:
• Lack of wheel grip.
• Too much speed.
• Inadequate braking.
• Machine not suitable for job to be done.
• Lack of acquaintenance with effects deriving
from terrain conditions, especially on slopes.

4.3. PREPARATION

During work, wear solid shoes with non-slip soles, and
protective clothes.
Always use a hearing protection headset, protective
eyewear or a visor.
Do not use the equipment if you are barefoot or
wearing sandals.
Do not use the equipment if you are wearing loose-
fi tting clothes that may get caught up.
Carefully inspect the area where the you intend to use
the lawnmower and remove any objects that could be
launched by the machine.
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