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- With the engine on, it is strictly forbidden to carry out any adjustment, maintenance intervention or action
by a third party while the operator is on the driver seat.
- It is strictly forbidden to load objects, people and animals in addition to the operator driving the machine.
- It is strictly forbidden to transport, tow and push objects, people or animals.
- Before starting to work, it is recommended to get acquainted with the machine in a wide, clear space.
- It is important to understand the meaning and purpose of all labels affixed to the machine. In case of
doubts on the meaning of one or more symbols, contact your usual retailer.
Personal Protective
- During work, the operator must always wear suitable
Equipment
, such as gloves, safety shoes, tight work clothes and anti-noise
earmuffs.
- Before each use, it is essential to check the correct functioning of the seat sensor. If the operator gets off
the seat and the engine DOES NOT TURN OFF, using the machine is forbidden and it will be necessary to
contact an authorised workshop as soon as possible.
- Before turning the machine on or during work operations, check that there are no people or animals within
the machine danger zone (15-metre radius around the machine).
- Before turning the machine on, check that there are no objects on the ground that can be projected.
- Before starting to work, it is recommended to check the ground where the mowing operations will be
carried out: the presence of foreign bodies, in case of impact, can damage the machine; in case of debris
projection, this might lead to damage to objects, people or property. The most exposed area is the left front
one from the operator's point of view.
- In case of reverse travel, always make sure that there are no people or obstacles behind the machine.
- In case of impact between rotor and a foreign body, immediately stop the machine and check the state of
the rotor and of the rest of the machine. It is necessary to immediately turn off the engine, remove the key
and inspect the flail rotor. In case of serious damage, missing blades, or vibrations, stop the operation and
fix the issue as soon as possible.
- Mowing operations must always be carried out with the engine at its maximum RPMs and with a forward
speed and cutting height proportional to the grass and shrubs height.
- Every time the operator needs to get off the machine, it is advisable to disengage the cutting element,
insert the parking brake, turn the engine off, and remove the ignition key.
- If the ground is uneven or has holes (especially on slopes), decrease the speed and bring it to the minimum
when changing direction. Tip-over hazard!
- Keep away from verges and cliffs, pay attention to any danger hidden by the vegetation to be mowed, such
as holes, bumps, stones, and roots.
- NEVER disengage the drive while on slopes: the by-pass lever (pos. 11 Chap. 6a) must always be on the
ON position.
- When moving the machine or performing mowing operations, it is advisable to always proceed in the
gradient direction (upstream or downstream) and not transversely to the slope.
- Do not change the travel direction while on slopes; if needed, use the differential lock both uphill and
downhill!
- While on slopes, decrease the speed, keep it constant, avoid sudden acceleration or braking, firmly hold
the steering wheel.
- NEVER tamper with the seat sensor functioning.
- 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.
35451510IT - FOX MINI 85-2WD User and Maintenance Manual
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