Your Safety And That Of Others - Etesia SKM User Manual

Y
ou are now the proud owner of an Etesia ride-on mower!
This extremely reliable and tough machine has been specially
designed to give many years of service.
• In order to prolong the life of your mower and keep it in excellent
working order, read this manual carefully and always follow the
safety recommendations and maintenance instructions.
• As part of our commitment to excellence, we are constantly
seeking new ways of improving our products.
1• YoUr sAFeTY And ThAT oF oThers
• Always follow these instructions when using your ride-on mower.
• no responsibility will be accepted by the manufacturer in the event
of failure to comply with this manual or with current regulations.
• Prior to use, check that safety labels are present on the mower as
indicated in the manual.
read these labels carefully.
If any safety labels are missing, inform your dealer immediately, as
the mower is required by law to carry them.
• never remove warning labels or safety instructions.
• Before using your mower, make sure that you are completely
familiar with the controls and operating instructions so that you are
able to stop the machine quickly.
• Always keep the mower and accessories in good working order
• never operate the mower using faulty guards or without the use of
safety devices.
• do not attempt to adjust the engine speed controls.
• never race the motor as this will increase the risks of injury to the
operator and the likelihood of damaging the components of your
lawn mower.
• never allow your mower to be used by anyone who is not familiar
with the operating manual.
• never use your mower on slopes with a gradient of more than 17°
(30%).
• Always observe the special instructions concerning use of the
mower on sloping ground.
• never drive your mower too close to embankments or ditches, on
soft ground, or where there is a risk of overturning.
• The user is responsible for ensuring the safety of others within the
area where the mower is being used.
• Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is
running.
• never allow passengers to ride on the mower.
• never allow children under the age of 16 to drive the mower.
• Always remove the ignition key when leaving the mower
unattended, even momentarily.
• Before using the mower, always check the condition and adjustment
of the blade.
• never attempt to carry out work on or underneath the mower if it
has been raised on temporary supports or without taking proper
safety precautions.
• Before mowing, always clear the lawn of stones, pieces of wood or
metal, wire, bones, plastic, branches and other debris liable to be
thrown out by the mower.
• Low branches liable to cause injury to the user should also be
removed.
• Avoid obstacles such as mole hills, concrete pedestals, tree stumps
and edging, which cannot be cut by the blade and which could
damage the cutting mechanism specially the blade.
• Change absolutely the blade after any shock.
• exercise particular care when reversing.
• Advance control: The advance control is a maintained-action safety
device: never lock it. never put your foot astride the two pedals.
• For this reason, your model may differ slightly from the description
in this manual.
• Up-to-date technical information can be obtained from your dealer
who will be happy to resolve any queries you may have.
Mower IdentIFICatIon
• The identification number of your mower is located on the left-hand
side of your mower (picture 1).
• Always quote this number when seeking advice from your dealer.
• The mower is not designed for towing.
• never place hands or feet under the cutter housing.
• Whilst mowing, take care to avoid injury to others caused by flying
stones and other objects.
• operate the mower only in broad daylight or with good artificial
lighting.
• Loose clothing and short trousers should not be worn when using
the mower.
• Always wear stout and closed shoes.
• When adjusting the engine or moving parts, always switch off the
engine and remove the ignition key. As a precaution, disconnect the
spark plug caps.
• never operate the machine when feeling tired or unwell, or after
consuming alcohol or taking medicine.
• When the mower is driven on surfaces other than grass, disengage
the cutter and switch it to the fully raised position.
• do not fill the tank whilst the engine is running. Allow the engine to
cool for few minutes before filling.
• Always use recently purchased petrol. old petrol will leave gum
deposits in the carburattor, lead or leacks or make the engine
difficult to start. only buy as much unleaded petrol as is required
for less than one month. store the petrol in a clean container which
is not used for other purpose.
• WARNING
: fuel is highly flammable.
- Always fill the fuel tank in the open and do not smoke during this
operation.
- Add fuel before starting the engine.
- never remove the fuel cap whilst the engine is running or hot.
- Avoid fuel overflow while filing the fuel tank. If in spite of these
precautions it should happen, check following :
a) Clean scrupulously all the contaminated parts.
b) Don't start the machine as long as you're not sure that all spilled
fuel has been eliminated.
• ensure that the fuel tank and fuel can caps are replaced correctly.
• never store, pour or use petrol near a naked flame or near devices
such as stoves, water-heaters with pilot lights or any other device
liable to produce sparks.
• WARNING
: neVer ALLoW The enGIne To rUn In
ConFIned AreAs.
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is odourless and can kill.
• do not start the engine if you can smell petrol, or in the presence of
other risks of explosion.
• do noT rUn The MoTor WIThoUT A sILenCer.
Examine the silencer regularly and replace as required.
• Clean the silencer and surrounding area regularly to prevent the
accumulation of grass and other flammable materials. Please cool
the engine a few minutes before you clean the exhaust.
• These precautions are vital to your safety.
however, the recommendations given are not exhaustive and due
care should always be exercised when using your mower.
• You should also comply with any legal requirements relating to
ride-on mowers (e.g. insurance, useful life, etc).
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