S.p.A. FT 7500
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SAFETY RULES
• Please read carefully the operation and maintenance manual supplied with the machine.
• Persons under 16 years of age are prohibited from operating the machine.
• The operator is responsible for all damages as the machine is under his control.
• Should the machine be transported, empty the tank of petrol.
• Should the machine be left unattended, ensure that it cannot start up again.
• Never work in bare feet. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants.
• Before using the machine, inspect the area to be cut and remove sticks, stones and any other
extraneous objects.
• Before starting the machine, ensure that there is a 5-meter radius of free space around the
machine.
• Dry petrol leaks.
• Always add fuel to the tank with the engine off. The supply and/or the transfer of fuel must
always take place outdoors, away from flames or heat sources. Do not smoke during this
operation.
• Before using the high grass mower, the operator must learn how to shut off the engine quickly,
and how to utilise the machine and the controls correctly.
• Do not operate the engine where carbon monoxide exhaust may accumulate.
• Never utilise the machine incomplete of or without the relative safety device.
• Never disassemble or clean the blade with the engine running.
• CAUTION! Never work on slopes exceeding 30°. Pay attention when working in sloping areas. Try
to work transversally to the slope and never leave the machine unattended when not in flat areas.
• Never leave the blade functioning when moving the high grass mower with the engine
running.
• Never lift the machine on the side of the operator when the engine is running.
• Never start the machine when the operator is on the side of cutting or material discharge point.
• Caution! Always use the front yellow protection
• Cutting shrubs with a diameter of more than 2 cm is not advised.
• The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from the failure to comply
with these rules.
• During blade maintenance and cleaning, the spark plug cable must be disconnected.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Whenever the engine is started up, first make a careful check of the following:
1. Check that the tank is filled with fuel and the cock is open.
2. Check the engine's oil level.
3. REFER TO THE ENGINE INSTRUCTION AND M AINTENANCE
M ANUAL.
4. Bring the gas lever to START position. (See Pics2 Ref. “A”)
5. Make sure that the lever that engages the blade Ref. “B”
Fig.2 is not engaged
6. Start the engine by pulling the self-winding cord (read
carefully the engine instruction manual under "START-UP"
7. Move the accelerator lever Ref. ”A” Pics.2 back to an intermediate position.
8. The machine will become operational by pushing the "Stop engine" lever (Fig.2 Ref. ”E”) and
pulling at the same tame the blade engagement lever (Fig.2 Ref. ”B”).
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