How To Use The Machine; Safety Recommendations; Why The Safety Devices Cut In - Efco 63 Operator's Manual

5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE

5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

DANGER!
The machine must only be used for
the purpose for which it was designed (cutting and col-
lection of grass).
Using the machine in any other way is considered
"improper use" which will invalidate the warranty, relieve
the manufacturer from all liabilities, and the user will
consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury
to himself or others.
Examples of improper use may include, but are not limit-
ed to:
– transport people, children or animals on the machine
or on a trailer;
– tow or push loads;
– use of the machine for moving over unstable, slippery,
icy, stony, rough, marshy ground and puddles that do
not allow for evaluation of the consistency of the
ground;
– use of the machine for leaf or debris collection;
– use of the blades on surfaces other than grass.
DANGER!
Do not tamper with or remove the
safety devices fitted to the machine. REMEMBER THAT
THE USER IS ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE
AND INJURIES TO OTHERS. Before using the machine:
– read the general safety regulations (
particular attention to driving and cutting on slopes;
– carefully read the instructions for use, become familiar
with the controls and on how to quickly stop the blade
and engine.
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– never put your hands or feet next to or beneath the
Do not use the machine when in a precarious state of
health or under the effect of medicines or other sub-
stances that can reduce your reflex actions and your
ability to concentrate.
It is the user's responsibility to assess the potential risk
of the area where work is to be carried out, as well as to
take all the necessary steps to ensure his own safety
and that of others, particularly on slopes or rough, slip-
pery and unstable ground.
Do not leave the machine stopped on high grass with
the engine running to avoid the risk of starting a fire.
Always lower the speed when changing direction, espe-
cially on tight turns.
slopes greater than 10° (17%) (
tions of controls are those described in chapter 4.

5.2 WHY THE SAFETY DEVICES CUT IN

The safety devices work in two ways:
1.2), paying
– by preventing the engine from starting if all the safety
requirements have not been met;
– by stopping the engine if even just one of the safety require-
ments is lacking.
rotating parts and always keep away from the dis-
charge opening.
WARNING!
This machine must not be used on
IMPORTANT
All the references relating to the posi-
5.5).