Chapter 2: General safety measures and regulations
Section 3
- Before starting the machine, always
make sure that other people stand
clear of the area around the rotor
(Fig. 2.4).
During the use of the mower,
During the use of the mower,
make sure that other people keep
make sure that other people keep
a distance of at least 10 m. When
a distance of at least 10 m. When
working on a surface with stones
working on a surface with stones
or other objects, try to remove as
or other objects, try to remove as
many as possible before starting
many as possible before starting
to cut. Despite of the safety
to cut. Despite of the safety
protection, there still is the danger
protection, there still is the danger
of stones and other objects being
of stones and other objects being
projected towards the operator or
projected towards the operator or
other people nearby.
other people nearby.
- During the stationary use of the flail
mower, always put the gear in neutral
and block the wheels of the walking
tractor with wooden wedges or blocks.
STOP :
Never attempt to undertake a
registration while the engine is going.
The registration of the machine,
even with the safety measures on
the machine, should always be done
with the engine switched off in order
to avoid potential accidents of even
serious nature.
WHEN ADJUSTING THE MACHINE,
DO NEVER TRY TO BLOK THE
CLUTCH
LEVERS
VEHICLE AND THE MOVEMENT
OF THE BLADES WHILE THE
ENGINE IS GOING. THERE IS
THE
DANGER
ACCIDENTS OR DEATH.
Risk operations
OF
THE
OF
SERIOUS
- The blade rotor clutch Lever has to
be operated with two hands. Undo
the safety lock of the blade rotor
clutch Lever as illustrated (Fig. 2.5).
- Do not work on a slope with a
- Do not work on a slope with a
lateral inclination of more than
lateral inclination of more than
15°.
15°.
- Reduce the speed when working
- Reduce the speed when working
on an irregular terrain or on
on an irregular terrain or on
slippery surfaces or when leaves
slippery surfaces or when leaves
and foliage reduce visibility.
and foliage reduce visibility.
- Do NOT turn quickly when at high
- Do NOT turn quickly when at high
speed.
speed.
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Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.5