SPIDER MINI - Page 11

Operation manual – Spider MINI
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 After starting the engine, test the correct functioning of the emergency engine stop on the radio
transmitter. This function should be checked at least once during every shift and every time you enter a
new area for mowing or mulching.
 Before starting your work test the correct functioning of the safety components (EMERGENCY STOP)
on the mower.
 Never leave the engine running without supervision.
 If the engine is running, do not put aside the transmitter and do not touch or move any parts of the
machine.
 Always stop the engine when leaving the machine, secure it against starting by pushing the red
EMERGENCY STOP button on the control panel of mower and by removing the key. Never leave the
transmitter next to the mower, but put it in a different, properly secured place inaccessible to third
persons.
 Do not engage the mowing blade until immediately before mowing and only when the engine is turned
off.
 Shut off the engine and disengage the mower blade and remove the key from the ignition every time:
- You clean the machine
- You remove dirt from the mower deck (grass or debris)
- You run over an unknown object and need to check for possible damage or to carry out a repair
- The machine unusually intensively vibrates and you need to find the cause
- You repair the engine or other parts of the mower (also unplug cables from spark plugs).
 While operating, avoid mole-hills, concrete bases, guard-stones, stumps, loose stones and curbs.
These must not come into direct contact with the blade as they could cause serious damage. Do not
drive the mower into heaps of sand, gravel or other material. These may also compromise the mower
stability.
 The mower may only be operated during daylight or under very good artificial light conditions.
 Do not use the mower in limited visibility (dusk, fog, heavy rain etc.)
 Do not let the engine run in enclosed spaces. The exhaust gases contain CO. They damage health and
can ultimately cause death.
 The engine should only be started and operating in open spaces. If the engine is started and operated
in enclosed spaces, the exhaust gases must be conducted away by the means of prolonging the
exhaust pipe outside the enclosed space. Proper ventilation and fresh air supply must be secured in
order to prevent the accumulation of CO.
 Before storing the machine in a closed space, let the engine and the hydraulic drive of the machine cool
properly.
 Regularly remove all combustible objects (dry grass, leaves...) from the areas around the exhaust pipe,
engine, alternator and battery. Cleaning may only be performed when the mower is turned off.
 Always control the machine from a working station, which gives you a perfect view of the whole working
area and of the machine.
 While working, change your working position to have a perfect view of the mower at all times.
 When operating the mower on slopes never enter the space directly below the mower or the area to
which the mower could fall.
 The working position should be far enough (maximum 50 m / 165 ft.) to prevent the operator from
getting hit by objects that may be accidentally thrown by the mower.
Do not operate the mower if you cannot see it (behind terrain obstacles, corners of buildings, hidden in
grass etc.)
Safety Decals
 Before starting the mower, check the state of the safety labels. If any labels are damaged or missing,
contact your dealer and replace such labels on the machine. Get thoroughly acquainted with these
labels. The placement of the labels on the machine is obligatory.
 Do not remove or damage any of the safety labels.
 Do not remove any covers or safety elements. They are for your protection.
 Do not use the machine if any of the protecting devices or covers is damaged or missing.
 Keep the machine and its accessories clean and in a good technical condition at all times.