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INTRODUCTION
• This manual provides Use and Maintenance in-
structions, technical specifications, and safety pre-
cautions for motor-mower:
− model BC 90 (1+1)
in the versions with gasoline engines.
• For the sake of clarity and ease of identification,
the different motor-mower models are identified in
this manual by means of the following codes:
− 90 identifies motor-mower.
• The first section of this manual provides technical
specifications and gives instructions relevant to
the machine. The second section of the manual
gives further details on individual attachments,
and provides all specific operating instructions.
• Read this USE and MAINTENANCE Manual care-
fully before using your new motor-mower. This
manual provides the most up-to-date information
on your motor-mower available at the time of go-
ing to press. Manufaturer reserves the right to
modify this document at any time without prior no-
tice.
• AFTER-SALES SERVICE. Use only original spare
parts. The use of non-original parts voids the war-
ranty. When ordering spare parts, specify:
− motor-mower serial number;
− part code of spare part required;
− quantity or number of parts required.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
GENERAL NOTICES
Any engine driven machine can become dangerous if
used incorrectly.
Pay particular attention to the instructions in this man-
ual marked:
WARNING
This symbol means that failure to observe the regula-
tion could cause injury or even death to the operator.
PRUDENCE
Prudence is the Golden Rule to prevent accidents.
TRAINING
The motor-mower must only be used by responsible
persons trained in the use of the machine and duly
authorized to use it.
MACHINE AND
ENGINE MANUALS
Read those MANUALS carefully before starting, us-
ing, servicing, refuelling or carrying out any work on
the motor-mower.
DECALS
Read all the decals attached to the motor-mower and
follow their prescriptions before starting, driving, refu-
elling or servicing the machine. Replace immediately
any damaged or illegible decals.
SUITABLE CLOTHING
• Do not wear wide and flapping clothes that could
be caught in moving parts.
• Always wear robust gloves when servicing the mo-
tor-mower or coupling attachments.
• Do not operate your motor-mower barefoot, wear-
ing sandals or shorts. Wear heavy shoes and trou-
sers.
PHYSICAL CONDITION
Do not drive the motor-mower if your physical condi-
tion is not suitable.
NOISE
In order to reduce the problems deriving from the
noise of the machine:
• Do not work with the engine at maximum RPM
range.
• Keep the blade head and the blade holder ad-
justed.
• When using the machine for a long time, use ear
protections.
ENGINE RPM
Do not change the injection system in an attempt of
increase maximum engine RPM.
FIRST AID
It is good operating practice to have a first aid box on
the motor-mower.