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Training / Information
- Familiarise yourself with the correct use and the controls before using the machine.
Know how to stop
the motor rapidly.
- The machine must always be used according to the recommendations given in the
instruction manual.
- Remember that the user is responsible for any accidents or dangerous reactions
occurring to other people or their belongings. It is his responsibility to assess the
potential risks of the ground to be cleared and to take all precautions necessary to
ensure it is safe,
in particular on slopes and on loose, slippery or uneven ground.
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine.
There may be local laws which set a minimum age for users.
- Never work when there are people, especially children, or animals within a radius of
20 metres of the machine; the operator must necessarily remain at the controls of the
handles.
- Do not use
the machine if you have been taking medicine or other substances that
might slow your reactions or make you drowsy.
- The operator must pay particular attention on hard ground because the machine has
the tendency to be much less stable than on cultivated ground.
- Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and tight long trousers when working. Do not
use the machine in bare feet or sandals. Ear protectors are recommended.
- Use the machine for
the purpose it is designed for – digging the ground. Any other
use may be dangerous or cause damage to the machine.
Preparation
- Carefully inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove any objects
that might be projected by the machine (stones, wire, glass, metal objects …).
- Before use, always check over the machine to ensure that the blades and deflectors
are not worn or
damaged. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
- Maintain the electrical cables that stop the engine in good condition so that you can
be sure to turn the engine off.
- Check that no petrol or oil are leaking.
- Do not use the machine without mud-guard or protective casings and ensure that all
the fittings are tight.
Use
- Never transport persons on the machine.
- Take care
when starting the engine, following the manufacturer’s instructions and
keeping your feet away from the tool(s).
- Stop the engine when the machine is not in use.
- When holding the machine, walk don’t run.
- Take great care when pulling the machine towards you or reversing the direction of
rotation (if fitted).
- Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set by the length of the st
eering col-
umn.
- Do not place your hands or feet near or beneath rotating parts.
If there is:
- abnormal vibration,
- a blockage,
- a problem engaging or disengaging the clutch,
- a collision with a foreign object,
- deterioration of the engine halt cable, (following model)
- Stop the engine immediately (if the engine halt cable is severed, use the starter con-
trol as described in paragraph “Engine starting” to stop the engine), let the machine
cool down, unplug the spark-plug lead, inspect the machine and have the necessary
repairs carried out by
an approved repairer before using again.
- Work only by daylight or in good artificial light.
- Do not use the machine on slopes greater than 10° (17%).
- Work across slopes, not up or down them.
- Make sure to keep your footing on sloping ground, change direction very carefully.
- Using accessories other than those recommended may make the machine danger-
ous and cause damage
to your machine which will not be covered by your guaran-
tee.
Maintenance / storage
- Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, inspecting, adjusting
or maintaining the machine or changing the blades.
- Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and use thick gloves when changing the
blades.
- Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure safe conditions of use.
- To reduce
fire risk, keep the engine, the silencer and the fuel storage area free of
plants, waste oil, or any other inflammable material.
- If the exhaust silencer is defective, have it replaced by an approved repairer.
- Do not mend parts; replace them by the maker’s own spares.
- Replace the cutting blades in complete sets to keep them balanced.
- For your own safety, do not alter the characteristics of your machine. Do not the
engine speed settings and
do not run the engine at excess speeds. Regular mainte-
nance is essential for safety and to maintain the level of performance.
- Allow the engine to cool down before putting the machine away.
Danger ! Petrol is highly inflammable !
- Store fuel in containers specially designed for it. Always fill the tank outdoors and do
not smoke while doing it.
- Do not unscrew
the fuel cap or top up with petrol while the engine is running or still
hot.
- If petrol is spilt on the ground, do not try to start the engine; Carry the machine else-
where and avoid all naked flames until the petrol vapour has dispersed.
- Store the machine in a dry place. Never store the machine in a building where the
petrol vapour can reach a flame, spark or source of intense heat.
- Replace the caps
of the fuel tank and the petrol can correctly.
- Limit the amount of petrol in the tank to reduce spillage.
- Do not run the engine in a confined space where carbon monoxide vapour might
accumulate.
- Carbon monoxide can be fatal. Ensure good ventilation.
Moving, handling, transporting
- Any action on the machine apart from ground digging must be performed with engine
stopped and spark plug
disconnected.
- Except when (ground digging) the machine must be moved according to the instruc-
tions in § “Moving”.
- Handling : Do not lift the machine. The weight of the machine is indicated on the man-
ufacturer’s plate, at the end of this manual.
- When loading or unloading the machine to or from a trailer, use a suitable ramp. Lash
the machine down correctly for safe transport.
- The machine should
be transported in a trailer, engine stopped and spark plug dis-
connected; do not use any other method of transport.
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