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WARNING: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
Keep safe for future reference.
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain important
information regarding safety and operation and are
emphasised in this manner:
NOTE OR IMPORTANT these give details or further
information on what has already been said, and aim to prevent
damage to the machine.
This
The paragraphs highlighted in a square with grey
dots indicate the optional characteristics not on
all models documented in this manual. Check if
the characteristics are available on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the machine
operator's driving position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and paragraphs. The
marked with the abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS
2.1 TRAINING
Become familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine. Learn how to stop the motor quickly.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in re and/or serious injury.
• Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the machine. Local laws may establish
a minimum age for users.
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machine.
• Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or unexpected events occurring to other
people or their property. It is the user’s responsibility to
assess the potential risk of the area where work is to be
carried out and to take all the necessary precautions to
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operator reads the user instructions contained in this
manual.
2.2 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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operate the machine barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear hearing protection devices.
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any warnings (shouting or alarms). Be careful of what
occurs around you in the work area.
• Wear protective gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
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accessory that could catch in the machine or in any
• Tie your hair back if it is long.
Work area/Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove
anything that could be thrown by the machine or damage
etc.).
Internal combustion engine: fuel
DANGER!
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away from any naked lights or heat sources.
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excessive grease.
• Keep the containers out of the reach of children.
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the fuel.
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• Never remove the tank cap or add fuel whilst the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
• Open the fuel tank slowly to allow the pressure inside to
decrease gradually.
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check its contents.
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but move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and fuel vapours have dissipated.