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- Damaged blades must be replaced, and not repaired nor sharpened. A rotor having one or more broken
blades will be unbalanced and transfer unexpected vibrations to the rest of the structure and operator. Wear
gloves during inspection and maintenance operations.
- If the operator experiences hand, arm or leg fatigue, stop working and take a break until sensitivity has
been completely recovered. Such loss of sensitivity can also be prevented using work gloves.
- It is advisable to take more frequent breaks also in the case of body distress/fatigue, if operations are
carried out on uneven grounds for a long time.
- The electrical circuit generates an electromagnetic field generally not harmful for the human body. People
with a pacemaker or similar devices must obtain the authorisation to operate the machine by their physician.
- Movements from one work area to another must be made with the rotor placed in the highest position and
with the tools not inserted.
3b – USE RESTRICTIONS
- The use of the machine is forbidden to children and, in general, to people who do not know
how it works or have not read or understood this manual.
- Minors are not allowed to use the machine. To establish the minimum legal age of the operator, refer to
the local regulations in force.
- The machine is not equipped with an artificial lighting system. The LEDs on the pillar are only position
lights. Operations in conditions of poor natural visibility (full visibility for at least 100 meters) are forbidden.
- It is forbidden to use the machine under the influence of alcohol, drugs, medications, or in case of fatigue,
illness or mental disorders.
- It is forbidden to use the machine near verges, slope sides, trenches and, in general, on unstable grounds:
tip-over hazard!
- It is forbidden to use the machine on gravel terrains: the rotor might lift the stones, projecting them beyond
the danger zone.
- It is forbidden to use the machine if the air filter is clogged, when it is missing or in case of damaged or
missing muffler.
- Check the machine before each work shift: the mandatory inspections to be carried out are described later
in this manual.
- It is forbidden to use the machine on public roads.
- When children are present, keep the ignition keys where they cannot reach them.
- Even with all the special covers in place, the risk of injuries to the lower or upper limbs is still present, due
to the flail rotation and movement of other parts, such as the hydrostatic cooling fan and belt drive. Never
put hands or feet under the rotor casing, nor inside any other panel or protection.
- The machine rotating parts can cut or trap hands, feet, hair, clothes or accessories. Danger of amputation
or severe lacerations!
- Always use the machine with the protective casings in place. It is forbidden to use the machine without the
protective casings in place or with PVC skirts and chains missing, broken or worn.
- Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts.
- Tie the hair and remove jewellery.
- Do not wear loose clothes, long laces or other items that can get stuck. Always work wearing tight work
clothes.
- Do not force the engine, especially if smoke comes out of the exhaust pipe, if its number of RPMs drops
or it turns off frequently. If a specific work is not feasible, decrease the speed, raise the cutting height, carry
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