good lighting and visibility (minimum visibility
required equal to the work area defined in
the "WORK AREA" paragraph).
7. Do not work during thunderstorms
and/or on wet or slippery ground.
8. Do not work on slopes of more than
10° unless using specific equipment
for work on slopes (not available on all
machines or versions). Use the utmost
caution when reversing the direction of
travel and when pulling the machine to-
wards you.
9. Always make sure that there are sup-
port points on slopes. Keep feet at a suit-
able distance from the tools and do not
put hands or feet near moving parts.
10. Always drive the machine with both
hands on the handlebar.
Instructions for adjustment and mainte-
nance:
DANGER!
All ADJUSTMENT and MAINTENANCE
operations must be carried out with the
motor switched off. Remove the spark
plug cap or ignition key (if present) to
avoid unexpected start-up.
CAUTION!
Check and ensure the stability of the ma-
chine before carrying out ADJUSTMENT
or MAINTENANCE operations.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightened
to ensure safe machine operation.
Only use original Eurosystems spare
parts. The owner loses all warranty rights
when using non-original spare parts.
Do not make any structural changes or
adaptations. Such changes will invalidate
the warranty and the manufacturer's lia-
bility.
We reserve the right to make design im-
provements to the machine and/or the in-
terchangeable equipment without making
changes to these instructions.
Instructions for lifting:
DANGER!
Use lifting systems that are undamaged
and suitable for the masses to be lifted
(see the HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
paragraph).
DANGER!
Do not stand under suspended loads.
2.1 DESCRIPTION AND FIELD OF USE
The MLF 03 motor mower is a single tool
machine for mowing haymaking grass for
hobby and non-professional use.
2.2 IMPROPER USE
1. Only use the machine for the intended
use described above; that is, mowing grass.
2. Do not use the machine to transport ob-
jects, people or animals.
3. Do not use the machine to tow and/or
push carts or other devices.
4. Do not use the machine to cut anything
other than grass.
5. Do not mount any other equipment not
authorised by the manufacturer.
6. Do not modify machine parts.
7. Do not exclude or tamper with protec-
tion systems.
2.3 WORK AREA
The user is responsible for the safety of
persons, property and animals within the
machine danger zone.
This zone is defined as the internal area
of a circumference of a minimum radius of
20m with the tool mounted on the machine
3 .1
3 .1
in the centre
.
DANGER!
The minimum radius of 20m can be in-
creased depending on the type of inter-
changeable equipment mounted on the
machine. See each specific manual for
more information.
Do not stand in the danger zone for any
reason while the machine is in operation.
Only the operator, who has read and un-
derstood the manual in all its parts, is au-
thorised to stand within this area and to
occupy the only operating position, locat-
ed behind the handlebar, holding it firmly.
The operator must check the surrounding area
before starting the machine and must pay par-
ticular attention to children and animals.
Before starting work on a certain area,
clean it of foreign objects.
Always pay attention to the ground and
the surrounding area when working. If un-
desired and/or dangerous objects are de-
tected, switch off the machine and secure
it before leaving the operating position to
remove them, being sure to prevent the ma-
chine from starting, moving or tipping over.
2.4 CLOTHING
INFORMATION!
The procurement of such personal pro-
tective equipment is the sole responsibil-
ity of the customer or employer.
During machine use and maintenance
operations:
The operator MUST always wear suitable
safety shoes, gloves, and hearing protec-
tion devices (see the "TECHNICAL SPEC-
IFICATIONS" chapter for sound emission
levels) and wear long, resistant trousers
and safety goggles.
During unpacking and assembly:
The operator MUST always wear resistant
safety shoes, gloves, and clothing.