SAFETY
The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous
situations. Always read this information carefully and take all
necessary precautions to safeguard people and property.
The machine Operator's cooperation is essential in order to
prevent injury. No accident prevention program is effective
without the total cooperation of the person responsible for the
machine operation. Most of the accidents that may occur in a
factory, while working or moving around, are caused by
failure to comply with the simplest rules for exercising
prudence. A careful and prudent operator is the best
guarantee against accidents and is essential for successful
completion of any prevention program.
SYMBOLS
DANGER!
It indicates a dangerous situation with risk of
death for the operator.
WARNING!
It indicates a potential risk of injury for people.
CAUTION!
It indicates a caution or a remark related to
important or useful functions. Pay attention to
the paragraphs marked by this symbol.
NOTE
It indicates that it is necessary to consult the
User Manual before performing any procedure.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential
damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
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Remove the key from the ignition switch before
performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
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This machine must be used by properly trained and
authorised personnel only. Children or disabled people
cannot use this machine.
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Do not wear jewels when working near moving parts.
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Do not work under the lifted machine, if it is not securely
fixed.
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Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous,
flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapours.
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Be careful: fuel is highly flammable.
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Do not smoke or bring naked flames in the area where
the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
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Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the upper limit mark (1,
Fig. T).
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After refuelling, check that the fuel tank cap is firmly
closed.
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If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area
and allow the vapours to evaporate before starting the
engine.
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Do not let fuel come into contact with your skin; do not
breathe fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not tilt the engine more than 20°; excessive tilting can
cause the fuel to come out.
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Petrol engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
which is inodorous and colourless but extremely
dangerous. Do not inhale. Do not keep the engine
running in a closed area.
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Do not lay any object on the engine.
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Stop the petrol engine before performing any procedure
on it. To avoid any accidental start, disconnect the
ignition spark plug cap.
WARNING!
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Carefully read all the instructions before carrying out any
maintenance/repair procedure.
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Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels
and loose clothes from being caught in the moving parts
of the machine.
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Do not leave the machine unattended with the key
inserted in the ignition switch and the parking brake
disengaged.
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Do not use the machine on slopes with a gradient
exceeding the value shown on the machine.
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Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised
water jets, or with corrosive substances. Do not use
compressed air to clean this type of machine.
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Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas.
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While using this machine, take care not to cause
damage to other people, and children especially.
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Do not put any can containing fluids on the machine.
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The storage temperature must be between 0°C and
+40°C.
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The machine operating temperature must be between
0°C and +40°C.
USER MANUAL
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