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1.
FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
1.1
LEARN TO KNOW THE
MACHINE
HAZARD! Carefully read this instruction
manual completely. Abide by all the "SA-
FETY 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, the manual
must be handed over together with the machine.
1.2
GENERAL RULES
A 1
IMPORTANT Anyone using the lawn
mower should first of all be acquainted
with the instructions in this manual and
completely familiarise with the controls to en-
sure correct and safe machine use.
A 2 Never allow children under 16 and people not
fully acquainted with these instructions to use
the lawnmower.
Specific national regulations may indicate the
minimum operator's age.
A 3
Never start and use the lawnmower near
other people, especially children or
pets.
A 4 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.
A 5
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.
A 6
IMPORTANT Users of the lawnmower
must be in good psycho-physical shape;
do not use the machine when tired, fee-
ling bad or under the influence of drink, drugs
or medicinal products that reduce promptness
of reactions.
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TRAINING
A 7 The driver must be suitably trained and should
1.3
B 1 During work, wear solid shoes with non-slip
B 2 Always use a hearing protection headset, pro-
B 3 Do not use the equipment if you are barefoot
B4 Do not use the equipment if you are wearing
B 5 Carefully inspect the area where the you intend
B 6
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 acquaintance with effects deriving
from terrain conditions, especially on slopes.
PREARATION
soles, and protective clothes.
tective eyewear or a visor.
or wearing sandals.
loose-fitting clothes that may get caught up.
to use the lawnmower and remove any objects
that could be launched by the machine.
Fire HAZARD.
– Petrol is highly
inflammable.
B 6.1 Keep the petrol in containers that are
specifically designed for the purpose.
B 6.2 Only supply with petrol outdoors; do
not smoke during refuelling.
Explosion HAZARD.
B 6.3 Supply with petrol before starting the
engine. Do not remove the tank cap
and do not supply with petrol while the
engine is running or hot.
B 6.4 Should the petrol run over, do not
attempt to start the engine, but move
the machine well away from the spot
where you spilled the petrol; avoid any
cause of sparks or fire until the petrol
fumes have completely disappeared.
B 6.5 Close back the petrol tank and the
containers by safely tightening their
caps.