Makita PRM0700 Operator's Manual page 95

SAFETY EN 5
crossing surfaces other than grass.
8) Never use the machine to cut grass if the guards are defective, or without the stone-
guard and/or grass-catcher in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
10) Before leaving the operator's position:
– disengage the blade;
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– change into neutral ( or mechanical drive models) or make sure that the speed
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change lever has returned to the neutral position ( or hydrostatic drive models) and
engage the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the key.
11) Disengage the blade, stop the engine and remove key:
– before carrying out any work beneath the cutting deck or unclogging the collector chan-
nel;
– before checking, cleaning or working on machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (immediately check and remove the cause of
the vibration).
12) Disengage the blade when transporting or not in use. Disengage the blade and wait
for it to stop before emptying the grass-catcher.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the blade:
– before refuelling;
– every time the grass-catcher is removed or replaced.
14) Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine and turn the fuel off at the con-
clusion of mowing, following the instructions in the manual.
15) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi-
tion. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and for maintaining performance levels.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer, battery compartment and
fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Always empty the grass-catch-
er and do not leave garden rubbish containers inside a room.
5) Frequently check the stone-guard, the grass-catcher and the air intake grill for wear
and deterioration. Replace if damaged.
6) For reasons of safety, do not use equipment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are to
be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts (the blade should always bear the
symbol ). Parts which are not of an equivalent quality can damage the equipment and
may adversely affect your safety.
7) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is
cool.
8) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
9) Check the blade's balance after sharpening.
10) When the machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting deck.
11) The ignition key must never be left inserted in the machine, or where children or per-
sons not familiar to the machine may reach it. Before any maintenance or repair, remove
the ignition key.
E) TRANSPORTING
1) If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, lower the cutting deck, engage the
parking brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes, cables or chains to the hauling
device.