Introduction, Safety Regulations, General Notices

INTRODUCTION

•This manual provides Use and Maintenance in- structions, technical specifications, and safety pre- cautions for motor-mower:

−model BC 90 (1+1)

in the versions with gasoline engines.

•For the sake of clarity and ease of identification, the different motor-mower models are identified in this manual by means of the following codes:

− 90 identifies motor-mower.

•The first section of this manual provides technical specifications and gives instructions relevant to the machine. The second section of the manual gives further details on individual attachments, and provides all specific operating instructions.

•Read this USE and MAINTENANCE Manual care- fully before using your new motor-mower. This manual provides the most up-to-date information on your motor-mower available at the time of go- ing to press. Manufaturer reserves the right to modify this document at any time without prior no- tice.

•AFTER-SALES SERVICE. Use only original spare parts. The use of non-original parts voids the war- ranty. When ordering spare parts, specify:

−motor-mower serial number;

−part code of spare part required;

−quantity or number of parts required.

SAFETY REGULATIONS

GENERAL NOTICES

Any engine driven machine can become dangerous if used incorrectly.

Pay particular attention to the instructions in this man- ual marked:

WARNING

This symbol means that failure to observe the regula- tion could cause injury or even death to the operator.

PRUDENCE

Prudence is the Golden Rule to prevent accidents.

TRAINING

The motor-mower must only be used by responsible persons trained in the use of the machine and duly authorized to use it.

MACHINE AND

ENGINE MANUALS

Read those MANUALS carefully before starting, us- ing, servicing, refuelling or carrying out any work on the motor-mower.

DECALS

Read all the decals attached to the motor-mower and follow their prescriptions before starting, driving, refu- elling or servicing the machine. Replace immediately any damaged or illegible decals.

SUITABLE CLOTHING

•Do not wear wide and flapping clothes that could be caught in moving parts.

•Always wear robust gloves when servicing the mo- tor-mower or coupling attachments.

•Do not operate your motor-mower barefoot, wear- ing sandals or shorts. Wear heavy shoes and trou- sers.

PHYSICAL CONDITION

Do not drive the motor-mower if your physical condi- tion is not suitable.

NOISE

In order to reduce the problems deriving from the noise of the machine:

•Do not work with the engine at maximum RPM range.

•Keep the blade head and the blade holder ad- justed.

•When using the machine for a long time, use ear protections.

ENGINE RPM

Do not change the injection system in an attempt of increase maximum engine RPM.

FIRST AID

It is good operating practice to have a first aid box on the motor-mower.