Warnings - Grillo 2500 Manuel D'utilisation

Dear customer,
thank you for choosing a Grillo rotavator. We are sure that your new machine's performance will meet
your requirements in full. To ensure optimum service and maintenance of its qualities over time, read this
manual carefully and follow its instructions. This will give you the best results and protect your
investment. Please keep this manual, which must always accompany the machine.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The rotavator is a single-axle self-propelled machine usually equipped with a rotary tiller for tilling soil.
These machines are used primarily to prepare the soil (elimination of weed, tilling of the soil) and used in
gardening, for small ground work, refinement work and orchard inter-rows. The machine is constructed
on a chassis and fitted with either a petrol or diesel engine that drives a rotary tiller. The Grillo rotavator
is a pedestrian-controlled machine, the operator steers the machine via the handlebar where the controls
are mounted.
CAUTION! Before starting the engine, read this carefully. The following warn-
ings are very important in ensuring safety!
Caution is the main safeguard in preventing accidents. We urge you to read the warnings that follow
when using the walking tractor, before starting any work at all. Improper use of the walking tractor and its
equipment can be dangerous. To reduce the risks to the minimum, observe the necessary precautions
set out below:
1) Read the whole of this manual before using your walking tractor. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the machine before starting.
2) Pay special attention to the safety warnings and labels.
3) The rotating tiller is extremely dangerous; never insert hands or feet under the tiller!
4) Before other people are allowed to use the machine, make sure they are informed about the safety
regulations and how to properly use this equipment.
5) Ensure children and animals are kept at a safe distance of about 15 metres. Do not allow people to
come closer to the walking tractor when it is being used.
6) Do not use the machine when physically fatigues or under the influence of alcohol or drugs that could
impair the operator's physical and mental capacities.
7) Thoroughly check the ground before using the walking tractor and remove any object that could
damage the tines (e.g. stones) or that could be caught up and flung down, therefore becoming highly
dangerous. (e.g. branches, stones).
8) Always wear suitable clothing and footwear. It is recommended to wear safety footwear, safety
goggles, ear plugs and gloves, long trousers. Do not wear clothing or accessories that could get
trapped in the controls or in the tiller (e.g. loose trousers, scarves...).
9) Pay close attention when working on slopes. Always work across the slope and never
upwards/downwards. Pay greater attention when changing direction on slopes and never work on
excessively steep ground.
10) Never allow the machine to be used by anyone under 16 years of age.
11) Pay close attention when operating the machine in reverse, make sure that there are no obstacles
behind you. In case of danger release the handlebar and the machine will stop immediately.
12) It is dangerous to sharply activate the levers with the engine at maximum r.p.m.
13) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
14) CAUTION: Petrol is highly inflammable. Store fuel in containers especially designed for this
purpose. Refuel outdoors and away from any open flames or sparks. Never smoke when refuelling. Stop
the engine before refuelling and never refuel with the engine running. Never remove the tap of the fuel
tank or add fuel when the engine is hot. If
machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapours have
dissipated. After refuelling all fuel caps should be closed securely.
Translation of the original instructions
ROTAVATORS
2500 – 3500 – 11HRG – 11500

WARNINGS

fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the
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