Engine Safety - P1 P4600SPE User Manual

General Safety
Replace worn out or damaged elements and
bolts in set to preserve balance.
• Keep the machine in good operating
condition. Operating a machine in poor or
questionable condition could result in serious
injury.
• Be sure all safety devices are in working
order and warning labels are in place. These
items are installed for your safety.
• Be sure the safety covers are in place. If the
attachments/tools are not installed in their
seats, do not use the machine.
• The use of an unbalanced blade, the
excessive speed of movement, or the absence
of maintenance have a significant influence on
noise emissions and vibrations. It is necessary
to take preventive steps to eliminate possible
damage due to high levels of noise and stress
from vibration. You must maintain the machine
well, wear ear protection and take breaks from
working.
• Where applicable, check the battery status
regularly. If there is any damage to the casing,
cover or terminals, you must replace it.
• Make sure to replace faulty silencers.
• You must check the general condition of the
machine before using and in particular:
- Check that the blade is not worn or
damaged. Replace the entire blade and all
worn or damaged fittings to preserve balance.
Any repairs must be done at a specialised
centre.
- Do not force the OPC safety lever as it must
move freely; it should return automatically and
quickly back to the neutral position, resulting
in the stopping of the blade.
• Before mowing make sure that the blade
and blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
When blade requires sharpening this must be
done evenly on both sides of the blade to
prevent any imbalance. If the blade is
damaged it must be replaced.
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• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
ensure the equipment is in safe working
condition.

Engine Safety

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• This machine is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. Do not use on, or near,
forest-covered or brush-covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state, or
federal laws.
• A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
• Never start or run the engine inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous,
containing carbon monoxide, an odourless
and deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a
well-ventilated outdoor area. (See carbon
monoxide safety).
• Do not tamper with the engine in an effort to
get it to run at higher speeds. The maximum
engine speed is preset by the manufacturer
and is within safety limits.
• Keep a fire extinguisher on hand when
operating this machine in dry areas as a
precautionary measure.
• Never leave the operating position when the
engine is running.
• The engine parts get very hot when
running, do not touch. Danger of burns.
• Follow the instructions to ignite the engine
carefully whilst keeping feet away from moving
parts.
• Never incline the machine during ignition.
Ignite the machine on a flat surface without
obstacles or high grass.
• Do not over-rev the engine or change the
engine settings.