Grillo CLIMBER 9.18 Notice D'emploi page 8

HYDROSTATIC RIDE-ON BRUSH CUTTER
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing our GRILLO 9.18 – 9.22. We hope that this new ride-on brush cutter will perfectly meet your
requirements. For best use and maintenance over time, please carefully read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
This will enable you to get top results from your brush cutter and will prevent avoidable expense. Please look after this manual
which should always be kept with the machine.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The Grillo machine Climber 9.18 – 9.22 is a brush-cutter with operator on board, designed for the cut of grass, also on slopes.
WARNING! Before starting the engine, read this manual carefully. The following warnings are
very important in ensuring safety!
Caution is the best tool for accident prevention. You are urged to read the following instructions for use of the grass-cutter
before starting work. Incorrect use of the mower and its equipment may cause damage. To reduce this risk, follow the
precautions given below:
1)Read the whole of this before turning on and using the grass-cutter, before starting any work at all.
2)Pay particular attention to the warnings and safety labels set out around the grass-cutter.
3)Blades rotation is highly dangerous: never put hands or feet under mower.
4)Before allowing others to use the grass-cutter, inform them of the safety rules and carefully instruct them on how to use the
machine.
5)Do not mow when children or others are around (keep a minimum distance of 15 metres).
6)Before backing up, look down and behind the machine carefully to make sure people, especially children, or obstacle are not
around.
7)Before starting work, put on suitable working clothes, gloves, strong shoes and protective glasses.
8)Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
9)Before mowing, clear area of objects such as stones, sticks or other that may be thrown by blade and become a danger.
10)If you hit an object, stop the machine: disengage the blade, turn off the engine, remove the ignition key and inspect the
brush-cutter. If the machine vibrates, have it repaired.
11)Before getting off the mower, turn off the engine, turn off the PTO, remove the ignition key and lower the cutter deck in the
lowest position.
12)Always drive slowly along uneven paths.
13)Keep the speed down when driving down slopes.
14)Always turn slowly when driving downhill.
15)The user is always liable for any damage caused to third parties.
16)Deformed or damaged blades must always be replaced, never just repaired.
17)Always use original GRILLO spare parts and accessories.
18)Only operate during daylight or with good artificial light.
19)Only store fuel in suitable containers designed for the purpose.
20)Be very careful when working close to a road.
21)Let the engine cool down and thoroughly clean the engine manifolds and muffler before storing the machine in indoor areas.
22)Do not operate machine if you are tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
23)Do not allow any fuel spillage and after filling the tank wipe away any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
24)Do not tamper with the safety devices or disable them.
25)Do not change the engine settings, especially the maximum number of revs.
26)Do not rest heavy loads on the seat, the starter safety device could become disengaged.
27)Never attempt any adjustments or cleaning with the engine running.
28)Never allow anyone to check the machine while you are seated at the controls with the engine running.
IMPROPER USE TO BE AVOIDED
29)Do not allow passengers to ride on the machine.
30)Do not allow under-age children to operate it; use is prohibited to children under 16 years old.
31)Do not operate the grass-cutter near to ditches or verges which could collapse under the weight of the machine, especially
when the surface is loose or wet.
32)Replace worn or damaged mufflers.
33)Do not pull trailers or weights on slopes (max. 150 kg allowed on a flat ground).
FURTHER SAFETY ADVICE
The above mentioned warnings could not be enough to avoid any risk, if the operator does not use the present grass-cutter
correctly. Therefore, for your safety we give you following advices:
34)The blade is very dangerous when rotating, never put hands or feet underneath the cutter deck.
35)Do not drive in reverse at high speed.
36)It is dangerous to operate the steering wheel abruptly with the engine at full power.
Climber 9.22/ Translation of the original instructions
GRILLO CLIMBER 9.18 – 9.22
WARNINGS
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