ABI Attachments ABI Force Z-23 Owner's Manual page 9

Training
• Read the operator's manual and other training material
carefully. Be familiar with the controls, safety signs, and the
proper use of the equipment.
• If the operator or mechanic can not read the language of
this manual it is the owner's responsibility to explain this
material to them.
•
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use or service the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never use while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
•
Do not carry passengers.
• All drivers and mechanics should seek and obtain
professional and practical instruction. The owner is
responsible for training the users.
•
Such instruction should emphasize:
- The need for care and concentration when working with
ride-on machines;
- Control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be
regained by the application of the brake.
•
Main Reasons for loss of control:
- Insufficient wheel grip
- Being driven too fast;
- Inadequate braking
- The type of machine is unsuitable for its task
- Lack of awareness of the effect of ground conditions,
especially slopes.
- Incorrect hitching and load distribution.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring themself, other people, or
property.
Operation
Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Read the operator's manual and other training material
carefully. Be familiar with the controls, safety signs, and the
proper use of the equipment.
• Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all
implements, shift into neutral, and engage the parking
brake.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Using the machine demands attention. To prevent tipping
or loss of control:
- Watch for holes or other hidden hazards.
- Use caution when operating the machine on a steep
slope. Reduce your speed when making sharp turns or
when turning on hillsides.
- Avoid sudden stops and starts. Do not go from reverse to
full forward without first coming to a complete stop.
- Before backing up, look to the rear and ensure that no
one is behind the machine.
- Watch out for traffic when near of crossing roads. Always
yield the right of way.
•
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
- Use only approved hitch points
- Limit loads to those you can safely control
- Do not turn sharply
- Use care when reversing
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
•
Never operate the machine with damaged guards, shields,
or without safety protective devices in place. Be sure all
interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning
properly.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
• Before leaving the operator's position:
- Stop on level ground
- Lower the attachments
- Set the parking brake
- Stop the engine and remove the key
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
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