Shibaura SG280E - Safe Mowing Operation Procedures

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SAFETY RULES
5)
Do not operate on slopes of more than
22°(40%) in basic configuration.
Thi
s machine will operate on more than
22°slopes. This is in conjunction with operator
training, correct weight, correct maintenance
of the machine and appropriate conditions.
6) Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care. To guard against overturning:
- Do not stop or start suddenly when going
up
or downhill;
- Always keep the machine in gear,
especially
when traveling downhill;
- Machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
- Stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
- Never mow across the face of the slope.
7) Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass. When moving the
Mower away from the lawn disengage
the
blades and put the mower deck into the
highest position.
8) Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. Operating the
engine at excessive speed can increase the
hazard of personal injury.
9) Before leaving the operator’s position:
- Disengage the blades and lower the
Mower-deck.
- Shift into neutral and set the parking brake.
- Stop the engine and remove the key.
10) Disengage blades, stop the engine and
remove key:
- Before carrying out any work beneath the
cutting deck or unclogging the chute;
2)
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which may be thrown by the machine (stones,
sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)
3) WARNING: Engine fuel is highly flammable:
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
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Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do
not smoke while refuelling or whenever
handling the fuel.
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Add fuel before starting the engine. Never
remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add fuel
while the engine is running or when the engine
is hot.
- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the
area of spillage and avoid creating any
source
of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and th
e
fumes dispersed.
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Tighten caps of all fuel tanks and containers
securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5)
Use the step plates when getting on and off the
machine to prevent falls. Keep steps and
platform clear from mud and debris.
6)
Always check overhead clearance, especially
when transporting this machine.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined
space
where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can
collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,
where feasible.
4) Before starting the engine, disengage the
blades, shift into neutral and engage the
parking brake.