Introduction; Important; Machine Usage; Prohibited Use - Ransomes Spider ILD02 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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INTRODUCTION

2.1

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT: This is a precision machine and the service obtained from it depends on the way it is operated
and maintained.
This SAFETY AND OPERATORS MANUAL should be regarded as part of the machine and should always be
present at the machine and available to the operator. Suppliers of both new and second-hand machines are
advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the machine.
This machine is designed solely for use in customary grass cutting operations. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of
operation, service and repair as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the
intended use.
Before attempting to operate this machine, ALL operators MUST read through this manual and make
themselves thoroughly conversant with Safety Instructions, controls, lubrication and maintenance. The machine
may be operated with additional accessories specifically designed for this purpose. Operating and Safety
Instructions of such accessories must be strictly adhered to.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally recognized regulations on safety and occupational medicine,
and all road traffic regulations shall be observed at all times.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out on this machine as well as non-adherence to this SAFETY,
OPERATORS AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage
or injury.
2.1.1.

MACHINE USAGE

The machine is designed for the mowing of grass on level as well as extremely steep terrain under the following
conditions:
Cutting across a slope – maximum slope 35 degrees.
Cutting up & down a slope - maximum slope 36 degrees.
Cutting across the slope with mower positioned diagonally – maximum slope 41 degrees
The Spider is a mulching mower for use in the mowing of uncared-for or only occasionally mowed areas. The
mower is operated by one person using radio control.
The mower may only be operated by authorized persons over 18 years of age both mentally and physically fit,
who are familiar with this Safety, Operator's and Maintenance Manual and all applicable regulations and laws
pertaining to work health and safety that need to be observed while operating the mulching mower Spider.
2.1.2

PROHIBITED USE

The mower must not be used on surfaces littered by glass, loose stones, pieces of iron and other foreign
objects that can either be thrown by the blades during mowing or damage the mower.
The mower must not be used on slopes exceeding 20 degrees when wet or foggy as the climbing ability and
mower stability are adversely influenced by poor ground adhesion.
Do not use the mower to mow uncared-for or only occasionally mowed surfaces where other people, children or
animals can be found within 20 meters from the mower/mowed area.
Do not use the mower unless you are properly acquainted with the terrain and mainly with the occurrence of
undesired terrain irregularities, stumps, swamps, pits and poor load bearing soil.
The mower must not be used as a towing/transporting device or as means of transporting persons.
It is prohibited to drive the mower on public thoroughfares.
It is prohibited to increase the engine revolutions or the engine performance above the limits specified by the
manufacturer. It is also prohibited to make any other modifications to the machine construction or to the engine
setup. The manufacturer does not bear any liability for damage or injury resulting from such modifications.
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