SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Take care with battery maintenance. Explosive gases form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery while smoking or in the vicinity of open flames or sparks. This can cause the battery to explode and cause serious injuries.
•Make sure all nuts and bolts are tightened correctly and that the equipment is in good condition.
•Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven if protective plates, protective covers, safety switches or other protective devices are not fitted or are defective.
•Observe the risk of injury caused by moving or hot parts if the engine is started with the engine cover open or protective cowlings removed.
•Do not change the setting of governors. If you run too fast, you risk damaging the machine components. See chapter on Technical data for highest permitted engine speed.
•Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and highly dangerous gas.
•Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
•Never make adjustments with the engine running.
•The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer.
•The blades are sharp and can cause cuts. Wrap the blades or wear protective gloves when handling them.
•Check regularly that the parking brake works. Adjust and maintain as required.
•Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves and other debris that may have fastened on the machine. Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage.
Transport |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine during transport. Ensure you secure the machine firmly to the transporting vehicle.
•The machine is heavy and can cause serious crush injuries. Take extra care when loading it onto or off a vehicle or trailer.
•Use an approved trailer to transport the machine.
•To secure the machine on the trailer, two approved tension belts and four wedge shaped wheel blocks should be used.
Engage the parking brake and tie the tension belts around stable parts on the machine, e.g. frame or rear wagon. Secure the machine by tensioning the belts towards the back and the front of the trailer respectively.
Place the wheel blocks in front of and behind the rear wheels.
•Check and observe local road traffic regulations before transporting or driving the machine on roads.
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