Cobra S390H Manuel page 14

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SAFETY RULES
Training
a)Anyone who is not aware of the instructions for use
shall not use the scarifier. Do not allow children or
anyone who has not understood these instructions
to use the scarifier. A minimum age for using the
machine can be fixed by local regulations.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other
people in the working area. Keep children and
domestic animals at a safe distance when the lawn
mower is in use.
c)This machine is to be used exclusively for scari-
fyinging natural grass. Never use the mower for
other purposes (e.g., for flattening out bumps in the
ground, such as mole-hills or ant- hills).
d)Work only when there is sufficient light.
e)Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the
lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While
mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which
may have been missed.
Setting up and operating
a)When mowing, wear strong footwear (boots or
heavy shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before you start mowing, make sure that the blade
and blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
If the blades are severely damaged, they must
be replaced.
c)Turn off the engine, wait until the blade has stopped
and remove the spark plug cap before:
transporting, lifting or moving the machine away
from the working area;
carrying out maintenance or cleaning, or when
carrying out any operation on the blade;
eaving the machine unattended.
Caution! The blades rotate for a few seconds also
after turning off the engine.
d)Caution! The fuel is highly inflammable:
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
Fill up the fuel tank before starting the engine.
Under no circumstances open the fuel tank cap
or add petrol when the engine is running or when
it is still hot.
If the petrol has overflowed, do not under any cir-
cumstances start up the engine.Move the mower
away from the area where fuel has bean spilt and
avoid any source of possible ignition until the petrol
fumes have dissipated.
Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down
firmly.
e)Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
f) When mowing, never run; you must always walk.
g)Exercise extreme caution when turning or when
pulling the lawn mower towards you.
h)Particular precautions must be taken when mowing
on slopes or downhill stretches:
Use appropriate antislip footwear.
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Always be sure of your footing.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down.
Take great care when changing direction.
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
i)Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and
safety devices (e.g. deflector or collection bag) are
securely in position and in good condition.
j)Any improper use of the collection device may
be dangerous due to rotating blades and foreing
objects thrown around.
k)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exce-
ed the speed. (r.p.m.) indicated on the label.
l) Take care when starting the engine and be sure
to follow the user instructions. Never place your
hands or feet undern11eath the deck or into the rear
discharge chute while the engine is running.
m) During the engine start-up, the operator shall not
lift the scarificator; should this be necessary, the
equipment shall be tilted so that the blades are on
the opposite side of the operator.
n) If the blades happen to hit any obstacle, stop the
engine at once and remove the spark plug cap.
Then get an expert to examine it.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
kept well tightened to keep the mower in a safe
operating condition.
b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank within
an enclosed area where the fuel vapours could
reach naked flames or sparks.
c)Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment
and petrol tank free from grass, leaves and excess
lubricant, in order to reduce the danger of fire.
e)Frequently check the collection bag for wear or
deterioration
f)For safety reasons, be sure to replace worn-out or
damaged parts in due time.
g)If the fuel tank has to be drained, it is essential that
this be done outdoor.
h)Assemble the blades following the corresponding
instructions and use only blades bearing the ma-
ker's name or the trademark of the manufacturer or
supplier and marked with the reference number.
i)To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of
the blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable
protective gloves.