Safety Instructions - Ransomes Greens Super 55 Safety And Operation Manual

GB
This safety symbol indicates important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully read the
message that follows, and inform other operators.
NL
Door dit veiligheidssymbool worden belangrijke
veiligheidsmeldingen in dit handboek aangegeven.
Als u dit symbool ziet, wees u dan bewust van fysieke
risico's. Altijd de bijbehorende instructies goed lezen
en ook andere bedieners op de hoogte brengen.
F
Ce symbole de sécurité indique les messages de
sécurité importants figurant dans ce manuel. Lorsque
vous voyez ce symbole, soyez conscient des risques
de blessures, lisez attentivement le message qui suit
et informez tous les autres opérateurs.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that the instructions in this book are read and
fully understood.
No person should be allowed to operate this machine
unless they are fully acquainted with all the controls
and the safety procedures.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use this machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
SAFETY SIGNS
It is essential all safety labels are kept legible, if they
are missing or illegible they must be replaced. If any
part of the machine is replaced and it originally
carried a safety label, a new label must be affixed to
the replacement part. New safety labels are
obtainable from Ransomes dealers.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Before starting the engine check that the drives are in
neutral, guards are in position and intact, and
bystanders are clear of the machine. Do not run the
engine in a building without adequate ventilation.
DRIVING THE MACHINE
Before moving the machine, check to ensure that all
parts are in good working order, paying particular
attention to the security of cutting blades. Replace
faulty silencers. Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
Always observe the Highway Code both on and off
the roads. Keep alert and aware at all times.
Remember that some people are deaf or blind and
that children and animals can be unpredictable.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
Remove or avoid obstructions in the area to be cut,
thus reducing the possibility of injury to yourself and/
or bystanders. When moving the machine backwards,
take special care to ensure that the area behind is
clear of obstructions and/or bystanders.
After striking a foreign object, inspect the machine for
damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment. If the machine starts to
vibrate abnormally, check immediately.
DO NOT carry passengers.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
GB