Atco MP2 504 Series Operator's Manual page 40

Store the machine so that the cutting means
faces a wall or is properly covered, so it is not dange-
rous in the event of accidental contact with persons,
children or animals.
Do not store the machine at an angle above the
foreseen vertical position (90°) as this could cause
the fuel to leak from the tank.
Do not attempt to vertically store machines that
were not designed for this purpose.
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION
Whenever the machine is to be handled,
raised, transported or tilted you must:
• Stop the machine (par. 6.5).
• Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
• Remove the spark plug cap (Fig.24.A).
• Remove the key (Fig.24.C) or battery (for
electric push-button starter switch models).
• Wear heavy work gloves.
• Hold the machine in the points offering a safe grip,
taking into account the weight and its division.
• Use an appropriate number of people for the weight
of the machine and the characteristics of the vehicle
or the place where it must be placed or collected.
• Make sure that machine movements do
not cause damage or injuries.
When transporting the machine on
a vehicle or trailer, always:
• Use an access ramp of suitable
strength, width and length.
• Load the machine with the engine switched off
and pushed by an adequate number of people.
• Lower the cutting-means assembly (par. 5.7).
• Position it so that it can not cause a hazard for anybody.
• Fasten firmly to the means of transport using
ropes or chains to prevent it from tipping over.
Do not move or transport machines that can be
vertically stored when they are in a vertical position.
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS
This manual provides all the necessary information
to run the machine and for correct basic maintenance
operations which can be performed by the user. Any
regulations and maintenance operations not described
herein must be carried out by your Dealer or Authorised
Service Centre, which have the necessary knowledge
and equipment to ensure that the work is carried out
correctly, maintaining the correct degree of safety and
the original operating conditions of the machine.
Any operations performed in unauthorized centres or by
unqualified persons will totally invalidate the Warranty and
all obligations and responsibilities of the Manufacturer.
• Only authorized service workshops can carry
out guaranteed repairs and maintenance.
• The authorized service workshops only use genuine
spare parts. Genuine spare parts and accessories
have been designed specifically for machines.
• Non-original parts and attachments are not approved;
use of non-original spare parts and attachments
will jeopardize the safety of the machine and relieve
the Manufacturer from all obligations or liabilities.
12. WARRANTY COVERAGE
The warranty conditions are intended for consumers
only, i.e. non-professional operators.
The warranty covers all material quality and
manufacturing defects recognised during the warranty
period by your Dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
The warranty is restricted to the repair or replacement
of components recognised as faulty.
It is advisable to send your machine once a year
to an authorized service workshop for servicing,
assistance and safety device inspection.
The warranty only applies to machines
subjected to regular maintenance.
The user must follow all the instructions provided
in the accompanying documentation.
The warranty does not cover damages resulting from:
• Failure to become familiar with the documentation
accompanying the machine (Instruction manuals).
• Professional use.
• Carelessness, negligence.
• External causes (lightning, impact, presence of
foreign bodies inside the machine) or incidents.
• Incorrect use or assembly or prohibited
by the manufacturer.
• Poor maintenance.
• Modification to the machine.
• Use of non-genuine spare parts (adaptable parts).
• Use of accessories not supplied or
approved by the manufacturer.
The warranty does not cover:
• The routine/extraordinary maintenance operations
(described in the instruction manual).
• Normal wear and tear of consumables, such
as drive belts, cutting means, headlights,
wheels, safety bolts and cabling.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Deterioration in the appearance of
the machine due to use.
• The substances, oil, petrol, grease.
• Cutting means supports.
• Any ancillary expenses related to the enforcement
of the warranty, such as costs incurred to travel to
the user's location, transfer of the machine to the
Dealer, rental of replacement equipment or calling of
independent enterprises to perform maintenance work.
The warranties covering thermal engines, except for
"ST" engines. These are covered by the warranties
provided by the engine manufacturers themselves,
with all terms and conditions indicated by the same.
The user is protected by his or her own national legislation.
The user's rights under the national laws or his or her own
country are not in any way restricted by this warranty.
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