2.3 General safety instructions
WARNING
• Do not run the engine in a confined space, where hazardous carbon monoxide vapours can collect.
• Do not leave the machine unattended while the engine is running.
• Never raise the mowing platforms while the blades are rotating.
• Never use the machine if a protective cover is faulty or if the safety devices are not in place.
• Do not change the settings of the speed controller and do not tune the engine to increase its power.
Running the engine at a speed too high for the engine, increases the risk of personal injury.
• Turn off the engine and remove the ignition key before:
> checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
> refuelling;
> changing the height setting of the mowing units; and
> removing a blockage or foreign object. Always inspect the machine for damage and make any repairs
before you restart and use the machine again.
• Do not use the machine when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicines that can impair your
driving abilities.
• Do not wear (in-ear) headphones to listen to music. Safe operation and maintenance of the machine
requires your full attention.
CAUTION!
• Only mow in daylight or with good artificial lighting.
• Remember that there is no such thing as a safe incline. Pay close attention, particularly when driving on
grass inclines. To avoid roll-over:
> Do not suddenly stop or start driving when facing uphill or downhill.
> Drive slowly on inclines.
> Always pay attention to uneven surfaces, holes and other hidden dangers.
> Never mow crossways on an incline.
• Drive slowly around sharp corners. Be careful when approaching blind corners, bushes, trees and other
objects that can impede vision.
• Pay attention to traffic when crossing or working close to public roads.
• Stop the mowing blades before driving over a terrain that is not covered by grass.
• Never aim the ejected material at bystanders and do not allow people to get close to the machine while it is
in use. Stop the machine if somebody enters the work area.
• Only use accessories and add-on units that have been approved by the manufacturer.
• Do not transport passengers:
> Only the driver is allowed to sit on the machine. Passengers on the machine or the add-on units may be
hit by flying objects or be thrown off the machine, which may result in serious injury.
> Passengers can impede the driver’s view and make the machine unsafe to use.
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