Safety Requirements; Preparation - IKRA IBF 25-1 Mode D'emploi

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become acquaint-
ed with the controls and the proper use of the ma-
chine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the machine for the purpose for which it
was designed, namely
- cutting grass and non-woody vegetation, using
a nylon line (e.g. around the edges of lawns, flow-
erbeds, walls, fences and small grassy areas to tidy
up the cutting done using a mower);
- cutting tall grass, dry branches, twigs and
woody shrubs of up to 2 cm diameter, with the help
of metal or plastic blades.
- Any other use may be dangerous and damage the
machine.
- Examples of improper use may include, but are not
limited to:
- use the machine for sweeping;
- trimming hedges or other jobs in which the cutting
device is not used on ground level;
- pruning trees;
- using the machine with the cutting device above the
operator's belt level;
- using the machine for cutting non-plant material;
- use of the machine by more than one person
3) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
- these instructions to use the machine. Local reg-
ulations
- can restrict the age of the user.
4) The machine must never be used by more than one
person.
5) Never use the machine:
- when people, especially children or pets are in the
vicinity;
- if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine,
drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow
his reflexes and compromise his judgement;
- if the user is not capable of holding the machine
firmly with two hands and/or remaining standing on
the ground whilst working.
6) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) Always wear adequate clothing which does not
- hamper movements when using the machine.
- Always wear slim-fitting protective clothing, fitted
with shear-proof protection devices.
- Always wear a helmet, protective gloves, eyegog-
gles, a half-mask respirator and safety antishear
boots with non-slip soles.
- Always wear ear and hearing protection devices.
- Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, or any hang-
ing or flapping accessory that could catch in the ma-
chine or in any objects or materials in the work area.
- Tie your hair back if it is long.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:
- keep the fuel in containers which have been specif-
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3) Replace faulty or damaged silencers.
4) Before using the machine, check its general condi-
5) Check the correct position of the handgrips and the
6) Before starting work make sure that the guards are
7) Thoroughly inspect the whole work area and remove
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a confined space where-
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Take on a firm and well-balanced position:
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ically manufactured and homologated for such use;
- never smoke when handling fuel;
- slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure in-
side to decrease gradually;
- top up the tank with fuel in the open air, using a
funnel;
- add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the fuel tank cap or add fuel while the engine is run-
ning or when the engine is hot;
- f you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have
dissipated;
- immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt on the
machine or on the ground;
- never start the machine in the same place you re-
filled it with fuel;
- make sure your clothing does not come into contact
with the fuel, on the contrary, change your clothes
before starting the engine;
- always put the tank and fuel container caps back on
and tighten well.
tion and in particular:
- the throttle trigger and the safety lever must move
freely, they must not need forcing and should re-
turn automatically and rapidly back to the neutral
position;
- the throttle trigger must remain locked until the safe-
ty lever is pressed;
- the engine stop switch must easily move from one
position to the other;
- the electric cables and in particular the spark plug
cable must be in perfect condition to avoid the gen-
eration of any sparks, and the cap must be correctly
fitted on the spark plug;
- the machine handgrips and protection devices must
be clean and dry and well fastened to the machine;
- the cutting devices and guards must be undam-
aged.
connection point of the webbing, and the proper bal-
ance of the machine.
suitable for the cutting tool being used and are fitted
correctly.
anything that could be thrown up by the machine or
damage the cutting group or engine (stones, branch-
es, iron wire, bones, etc.).
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
- where possible, avoid working on wet, slippery
ground or in any case on uneven or steep ground

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