1• Your Safety And That Of Others - Etesia AK88 Original User Manual

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HANK YOU!
You are now the proud owner of an Etesia ride-on brush-cutter! This
extremely reliable and tough machine has been specially designed to
give many years of service.
• In order to prolong the life of your ride-on brush-cutter and keep it
in excellent working order, read this manual carefully and always
follow the safety recommendations and maintenance instructions.
• As part of our commitment to excellence, we are constantly seeking
new ways of improving our products. For this reason, your model
may differ slightly from the description in this manual.
• Up-to-date technical information can be obtained from your dealer.
• He will be happy to resolve any queries you may have.
1• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS
• Always follow these instructions when using your ride-on brush-cutter.
• No responsibility will be accepted by the manufacturer in the event
of failure to comply with this manual or with current regulations.
• Prior to use, check that safety labels are present on the ride-on
brush-cutter as indicated in the manual. Read these labels carefully. If
any safety labels are missing, inform your dealer immediately, as the
ride-on brush-cutter is required by law to carry them.
• Never remove warning labels or safety instructions.
• Before using your ride-on brush-cutter, make sure that you are com-
pletely familiar with the controls.
• Study the operating instructions so that you are able to stop the ma-
chine quickly.
• Always keep the ride-on brush-cutter and accessories in good wor-
king order.
• Replace the worn or damaged parts for more safety.
• Never operate the ride-on brush-cutter using faulty guards or without
the use of safety devices.
• Never attempt to adjust your ride-on brush-cutter without the prior
approval of the manufacturer.
• Unauthorized adjustments could be dangerous and result in serious
injury to the user.
• Do not attempt to adjust the engine speed controls.
• Never over-run the engine as you will increase the risk of injury to the
operator and damage to the components of your ride-on brush-cutter.
WARNING:
• Prolonged exposure to noise can be dangerous to
health. The symptoms are progressive: tinnitus, temporary hearing
loss, then progressive deafness. Use personal protection against noise.
Limit the intensity and duration of exposure. Avoid mowing close to
other sources of sound. Allow for rest periods.
WARNING:
• Excessive exposure to vibration can affect the circula-
tion or the nervous system. The symptoms appear mainly in the fingers,
the hands or the wrists. These symptoms may include loss of sensa-
tion, pain, muscle weakness, change in colour of the skin, disagreeable
tingling... Consult a doctor in case of appearance of symptoms that may
be triggered by vibrations.
• Never allow your ride-on brush-cutter to be used by anyone who is
not familiar with the operating manual.
• In normal use, your ride-on brush-cutter can only be used on slopes
less than 17° (30%).
• With twinned wheels, your ride-on brush-cutter can be used on slopes
less than 25° (46%).
• Always observe the special instructions concerning use of the ride-on
brush-cutter on sloping ground.
• In accordance with article L.111-3 of the consumer code, ETESIA
undertakes to supply your dealership with spare parts, original or
compatible, indispensable for the use of your product over a period
of 10 years, as from the date of the invoice issued by our company.
RIDE-ON BRUSH-CUTTER IDENTIFICATION
• The identification number of your ride-on brush-cutter is located on
the central bonnet in front of the seat.
• Always quote this number when seeking advice from your dealer.
• Never drive your ride-on brush-cutter too close to embankments or
ditches, on soft ground, or where there is a risk of overturning.
• The user is responsible for ensuring the safety of others within the
area where the ride-on brush-cutter is being used.
• Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is
running.
• Never allow passengers to ride on the ride-on brush-cutter.
• Never allow children under the age of 16 to drive the ride-on brush-
cutter.
• When parking your ride-on brush-cutter, squeeze to lock the park brake,
stop the engine and remove the key.
• Always remove the ignition key when leaving the ride-on brush-cut-
ter unattended, even momentarily.
• Disengage the drive mechanisms and accessories for transport or
when they're not used.
• Before using the ride-on brush-cutter, always check the condition
and adjustment of the blade.
• Never attempt to carry out work on or underneath the ride-on
brush-cutter if it has been raised on temporary supports or without
taking proper safety precautions.
• Before mowing, always clear the lawn of stones, pieces of wood or
metal, wire, bones, plastic, branches and other debris liable to be
thrown out by the mower.
• Disengage the cutting system, stop the engine and take the switch key
away in following cases:
- before removing grass from the machine
- after you have hit an object in order to check for damage and to
repair if necessary
- if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally in order to look for
causes
- if the blade is blocked (blade clutch out of order).
• Never ask anybody else to check the possible damages or to push the
ride-on brush-cutter while the driver is on the seat.
• Low branches liable to cause injury to the user should also be removed.
• Protect the face and the eyes when mowing under trees.
• Avoid obstacles such as mole hills, concrete pedestals, tree stumps and
edging, which cannot be cut by the blade and which could damage the
cutting mechanism specially the blade.
• Change absolutely the blade after any shock.
• Exercise particular care when reversing.
• Never place hands or feet under the cutter housing.
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