1• Your Safety And That Of Others - Etesia BPHP2 Original User Manual

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HANK YOU!
You are now the proud owner of an Etesia ride-on mower! This
extremely reliable and tough machine has been specially designed to
give many years of service.
• In order to prolong the life of your mower 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.
1• YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS
• Always follow these instructions when using your ride-on mower.
• 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 mower as
indicated in the manual. Read these labels carefully. If any safety
labels are missing, inform your dealer immediately, as the mower is
required by law to carry them.
• Never remove warning labels or safety instructions.
• Before using your mower, make sure that you are completely familiar
with the controls.
• Study the operating instructions so that you are able to stop the machine
quickly.
• Always keep the mower and accessories in good working order.
• Never operate the mower using faulty guards or without the use of
safety devices.
• Never attempt to adjust your ride-on mower 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 race the motor as this will increase the risks of injury to the
operator and the likelihood of damaging the components of your
lawn mower.
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 circu-
lation or the nervous system. The symptoms appear mainly in the
fingers, the hands or the wrists. These symptoms may include loss
of sensation, 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 mower to be used by anyone who is not familiar
with the operating manual.
• Always drive the machine at very low speed in forward or reverse
when the grassbox is in high position.
• Never use your mower on slopes with a gradient of more than 10°
(17,6%) (picture 1).
• Up-to-date technical information can be obtained from your dealer.
• He will be happy to resolve any queries you may have.
• 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.
MOWER IDENTIFICATION
• The identification number of your mower is located on the central
bonnet (picture A).
• Always quote this number when seeking advice from your dealer.
• Always observe the special instructions concerning use of the mower
on sloping ground.
• Never drive your mower 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 mower is being used. Keep third parties out of the
way whilst mowing to avoid injury to others caused by flying stones
and other objects.
• Keep a safe distance from people and animals when the engine is
running. Do not start the machine if there are any around you.
• Never allow passengers to ride on the mower.
• Never allow children under the age of 16 to drive the mower.
• When parking your lawn mower, depress the button on the end of the
lever and pull upwards to lock the park brake, stop the engine and
remove the key.
• Always remove the ignition key when leaving the mower unattended,
even momentarily.
• Disengage the drive mechanisms and accessories for transport or
when they're not used.
• Before using the mower, always check the condition and adjustment
of the blade.
• Never attempt to carry out work on or underneath the mower 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).
• 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.
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