Grillo FD 220R Manuel D'utilisation page 10

IMPROPER USE TO BE AVOIDED
23) Do not allow passengers to ride on the machine.
24) Do not allow under-age people to operate the machine: its use is prohibited to children under 16 years
old.
25) Do not operate the machine when tired or after drinking alcohol.
26) Do not operate the mower near to ditches or verges which could collapse under the weight of the
machine, especially when the surface is loose or wet.
27) Do not allow any fuel spillage and after filling the tank wipe away any spilled fuel before starting the
engine.
28) Do not tamper with safety devices or disable them.
29) Do not change the engine settings, especially the maximum number of r.p.m.
30) Do not rest heavy loads on the seat, the starter safety device could become disengaged.
31) Never attempt any adjustment or cleaning with the engine running.
32) Never allow anyone to check the machine while you are seated at the controls with the engine running.
33) Do not move the machine without the mower deck, because it may turn over and be very dangerous.
34) Replace worn or damaged mufflers.
FURTHER SAFETY ADVICE
The above mentioned warnings could not be enough to avoid any risk, if the operator does not use the
lawnmower correctly. For your safety therefore we give you following advice:
35) The mower blade is very dangerous when rotating, never put hands or feet near or underneath the
mower deck.
36) Do not drive in reverse with the engine at max. r.p.m.
37) It is dangerous to operate the steering wheel abruptly with the engine at full power.
38) Fill the tank with fuel before starting the engine. Only refuel outdoors, always turn off the engine, keep
away from sparks or naked flames, do not smoke! Always replace the cap on the fuel tank and those on
fuel containers properly.
39) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, only do so outdoors.
40) If you have children, hide the ignition key after using the machine.
41) CAUTION: to avoid the risk of fire, keep the engine compartment, muffler, discharge outlets, battery, tank
area and fuel pipes free of grass, leaves, dirt etc...
42) Do not store the machine inside any building where the engine fumes can reach naked flames, sparks or
bare electrical wires.
Remove the implements, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plugs:
a) before cleaning obstructed points.
b) before checking or repairing the lawnmower.
c) when the machine hits a foreign body (check the mower deck to see if it is damaged make repairs
before you operate).
d) if abnormal vibration occurs, stop and inspect the machine. Contact the nearest authorized service
centre if you need help.
FD220R/ Translation of the original instructions
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