Safety Regulations; Operation - GGP ITALY SPA MC 534 TR Operator's Manual

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with
the controls and proper use of the equipment. Learn
how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for
which it was designed, i.e. for cutting grass. Any
other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the
machine. Examples of improper use may include,
but are not limited to:
– transport of people, children or animals on the
machine;
– being transported by the machine;
– using the machine to tow or push loads;
– using the machine for leaf or debris collection;
– using the machine to trim hedges, or for cutting
vegetation other than grass;
– use of the machine by more than one person;
– using the blade on surfaces other than grass.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local reg-
ulations may restrict the age of the operator.
4) Never use the lawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are near-
by.
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances
that can affect his ability to react and concentrate.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsi-
ble for accidents or hazards occurring to other peo-
ple or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which may be
thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assem-
bly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones,
etc.)
3) WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly
flammable:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose.
– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not
smoke while refuelling or whenever handling
the fuel.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dis-
persed.
– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps secure-
ly.
4) Substitute faulty silencers.
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5) Before use, always inspect the machine, espe-
cially the condition of the blades, and check that
the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and
screws in sets to preserve balance.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can col-
lect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet
grass.
4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be
pulled along by the lawnmower.
6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes.
8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.
9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn-
mower towards you.
10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and
from the area to be mowed.
11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards.
12) Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
13) On power-driven models, disengage the drive
clutch before starting the engine.
14) Start the engine carefully, following the instruc-
tions and keeping feet well away from the blade.
15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the
engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is free
of obstacles and tall grass.
16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat-
ing parts.
17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire:
– Before carrying out any work underneath the cut-
ting deck;
– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawn-
mower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn-
mower for damage and make repairs before restart-
ing and operating the lawnmower;
– If the lawnmower begins to abnormally vibrate
(Immediate look for the cause of the vibrations
and take for necessary controls at a Specialised
Centre).
19) Stop the engine:
– Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended.
Remove the key from models with electric
starters.
– Before refuelling.
– Before adjusting the cutting heigh.
20) Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine
and turn the fuel off when you have finished mowing,
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