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8. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using the turf cutter it is essential that the operator has understood the warnings,
do’s and don’ts and precautionary measures given in this manual and in the engine manual:
the prevention of injury to the operator, third parties, animals or objects directly depends
on observance of these instructions.
A) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Use of the turf cutter for purposes other than those envisaged is strictly prohibited.
Climbing aboard and/or riding on the turf cutter is strictly prohibited.
Tampering with the safety systems and guards is strictly prohibited.
Modifications to devices/components not envisaged by the manufacturer are strictly
prohibited.
The electrical parts of the engine must be protected at all times.
B) TRAINING
Read the Operator’s Manual and the Engine Manual before using the machine.
Use of the machine by minors under the age of 16 years or by persons without the
necessary psychological and physical capabilities is forbidden.
Do not use the machine near other persons or within enclosed areas.
The placing of hands, other parts of the body and clothing in the moving parts of the
machine is prohibited.
It is forbidden to approach the moving parts.
Before carrying out any inspection or servicing operations make sure that the engine
has been switched off and the spark plug wire removed.
C) PREPARATION
Make sure that the working area around the machine is free of obstacles and has
sufficient lighting.
Before switching on the engine make sure there are no persons, animals or vehicles in
the vicinity .
Before switching on the engine make sure that both engagement levers (forward clutch
control lever - Fig. 1, ref. C and blade clutch control lever - Fig. 1, ref. A) are in the
disengaged position (released) ; then place the gear lever in neutral (Fig. 2, ref. C )
Before switching on the machine make sure that the screws, fixing elements and
protection devices are in place and that the affixed notices are legible.
Then: Make sure that the wheel fixing bolts have been tightened fully.
Secure all blade nuts and fixing bolts to prevent their loss during work operations.
Replace any old or worn blades.
The cover ( Fig. 1, ref. F) should not be moved for any reason whatsoever while the
machine is in use.
When switching on the engine check the position of the various control levers (see the
section on “Controls and adjustments”).