Safety Regulations; General Safety Regulations; Preliminary Operations; During Use - Honda HF2317 Manual De Instrucciones

1. SAFETY REGULATIONS

1.1 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

WARNING!
READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THOR-
OUGHLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future refer-
ence.
A) TRAINING
1) WARNING! Read these instructions carefully before operating
the machine. Become acquainted with the controls and the proper
use of the machine. Learn how to stop the engine quickly. Failure to
follow the warnings and instructions may result in fire and/or serious
injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
2) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
3) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
4) Never use the machine if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken
medicine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which may slow his
reflexes and compromise his judgement.
5) Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents
or unexpected events occurring to other people or their property. It is
the user's responsibility to assess the potential risk of the area where
work is to be carried out, and to take all the necessary precautions
to ensure his own safety and that of others, particularly on slopes or
rough, slippery and unstable ground.
6) If the machine is sold or lent to others, make sure that the operator
looks over the user instructions contained in this manual.
7) Do not allow children or other passengers to ride on the machine
as they could fall off and injure themselves or compromise safe driv-
ing by the operator.
8) The machine operator must follow the driving instructions carefully
and, in particular:
– Avoid distractions and maintain concentration whilst working;
– Bear in mind that control of a machine sliding on a slope will not
be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for
loss of control are:
• Insufficient wheel grip;
• Excessive speed;
• Inadequate braking;
• Type of machine unsuitable for its task;
• Lack of knowledge about effects which may result from soil
conditions, especially on slopes;
• Incorrect use as a towing machine.
9) The machine is supplied with a series of micro-switches and safety
devices which must never be tampered with or removed; this will
invalidate the warranty and relieve the manufacturer from all respon-
sibility. Always check that the safety devices are working properly
before using the machine.
B) PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
1) While using the machine, always wear anti-slip and resistant work
footwear and long pants. Do not operate the machine when barefoot
or wearing open sandals. Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces,
bracelets, clothing with flowing parts, laces or ties or any hanging or
flapping accessory that could catch in the machine or in any objects
or materials in the work area. Tie hair back if it is long. Wear hearing
protection devices.
2) Use of hearing protections can reduce the ability to hear any warn-
ings (shouting or alarms). Be careful of what occurs around you in
the work area.
3) Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove anything that
could be thrown by the machine or damage the cutting-means as-
sembly or engine (stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
4) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable.
– Keep the fuel in approved containers, in a safe place, away from
any naked lights or heat sources. Keep the containers out of the
reach of children.
EN 2
– Add fuel, using a funnel, only outdoors; do not smoke during this
operation and each time fuel is handled;
– Top-up with fuel before igniting the engine; never remove the tank
cap or add fuel while the engine is running or when it is hot;
– If you have spilled some fuel, do not attempt to ignite the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and
fuel vapours have dissipated;
– Always put the tank and fuel container caps back on and tighten
well;
– Do not inhale fuel fumes.
– Open the fuel tank slowly to allow the pressure inside to decrease
gradually.
– Never start the machine in the same place in which you refilled it
with fuel; the engine must be started in an area at least 3 metres
from where you refuelled.
– If fuel is spilt on clothing, change clothing before starting the en-
gine.
5) Replace faulty silencers.
6) Before using the machine, check its general condition and in
particular:
the appearance of the cutting means, and check that the screws
and cutting-means assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace the
entire cutting means and all damaged or worn screws to preserve
balance. Any repairs must be done at a specialised centre.
7) Check the battery status regularly, and replace it if there is any
damage to the casing, cover or terminals.
8) Before starting work, always fit the exit guards (grass catcher, rear
discharge guard).
C) DURING USE
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can develop. All starting operations have
to be effected in an open or well ventilated area. Always remember
that exhaust gases are toxic. When starting up the machine, do not
direct the silencer and therefore the exhaust fumes towards flam-
mable materials.
2) Work only in daylight or with good artificial light in good visibility
conditions. Keep persons, children and animals away from the work-
ing area. Get another adult to keep the children under supervision.
3) Avoid working with wet grass, in the rain and when there is a risk
of a thunderstorm, especially lightening.
4) Before igniting the engine, disengage the cutting means or the
power socket and put the gear in neutral.
5) Pay special attention when approaching obstacles that could
compromise visibility.
6) Engage the parking brake when parking the machine.
7) The machine must not be used on slopes of over 10° (17%), re-
gardless of the mowing direction.
8) Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope. Driving on
grass slopes requires particular care. To prevent overturning or loss
of control over the machine:
– Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill.
– Engage the drive slowly and always keep the machine in transmis-
sion, especially when travelling downhill;
– Machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight
turns;
– Watch out for humps, hollows and other hidden hazards;
– Never mow across the face of the slope. Lawns on a slope have
to be mowed moving up and down and never across them. When
changing direction, take great care that the wheels facing the
slope do not hit any obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots,
etc.) that may cause the machine to slide sideways, tip over or
make you lose control.
9) Reduce speed before any change of direction on slopes, and
always apply the parking brake before leaving the machine at a
standstill and unattended.
10) Be very careful near ravines, ditches or embankments. The ma-
chine could overturn if a wheel slides over the edge or if the earth
gives way.