Husqvarna Z448 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

WARNING:
engine or exhaust system during or
directly after operation. The engine and
the exhaust system become very hot
during operation. Risk of burn injuries,
fire and damage to property or adjacent
areas. When you operate the product,
keep away from bushes and other
objects.
• Only operate the engine in well ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
• Only operate the product in daylight or good
artificial light.
• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,
wires, etc. that may become caught in the blades
and be thrown out.
• Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
hazards. Uneven terrain could overturn the
product, or cause operator to lose their balance
or footing.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the product. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
• Do not operate the product without the full grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices
in place and working.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing
gravel surfaces.
• Do not leave a running product unattended.
Always park on level ground, disengage the
attachment, set parking brake, and stop engine/
motor.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing.
• Decrease speed before turning.
• Decrease the speed before you turn around a
corner.
• Data shows that operators age 60 years and
above are involved in a large percentage of
riding mower-related injuries. These operators
must evaluate if they can safely operate the
riding mower sufficiently to protect themselves
and others from injury.
Safety instructions for operation on slopes
WARNING:
instructions that follow before you use
the product.
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution.
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• Travel in the manufacturer recommended
direction on slopes. Use caution while operating
near dropoffs.
• Avoid mowing wet grass. The tires can lose
traction.
• Do not operate product under any condition
where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
Tires could slide even if the wheels are stopped.
• Always keep the product in gear when going
down slopes. Do not coast downhill.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid
making sudden changes in speed or direction.
Make turns slowly and gradually.
• If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and continue slowly straight down the slope.
• Use extra care while operating product with a
grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can
affect the stability of the product.
• To cut grass on slopes increases the risk that
you can not control the product and that it
overturns. This can cause injury or death. It is
necessary to cut the grass carefully on all slopes.
If you cannot reverse up a slope or if you do not
feel safe, do not cut it.
• Remove stones, branches and other obstacles.
• Cut the grass on the slope up and down, not
from side to side.
• Do not operate the product on ground that slopes
more than 10°.
• Move smoothly and slowly on slopes.
• Look out for and do not move across furrows,
holes and bumps. There is a higher risk that the
product overturns on ground that is not flat. Long
grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not cut grass near edges, ditches or banks.
Keep at least the width of the machine away
from these hazards. The product can suddenly
overturn if a wheel moves across the edge of a
steep slope or a ditch, or if an edge gives way.
Safety instructions for operation with ROPS
WARNING:
structure can be impaired by damage if
the mower is overturned or if alteration
to the ROPS occurs. If these conditions
take place, the total structure MUST be
replaced.
• The ROPS is an integral and effective safety
device. Do not remove or alter the ROPS.
• Keep a folding ROPS in the raised and locked
position and use the seat belt when operating the
product.
• Lower a folding ROPS temporarily only when
absolutely necessary. Do not wear the seat belt
when folded down. There is no rollover protection
when a folding ROPS is in the down position.
• Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not repair or
alter.
The rollover protection
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