Safety Rules - HERKULES S 390 HX Manual De Instrucciones

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SAFETY RULES

Training
a)Anyone who is not aware of the instructions for use
shall not use the scarifier . Do not allow children or
anyone who has not understood these instructions to
use the scarifier . A minimum age for using the machine
can be fixed by local regulations.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other
people in the working area. Keep children and do-
mestic animals at a safe distance when the scarifier
is in use.
c)This machine is to be used exclusively for scarifying
natural grass. Never use the mower for other purposes
(e.g., for flattening out bumps in the ground, such as
mole-hills or ant- hills).
d)Work only when there is sufficient light.
e)Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the
lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While
mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may
have been missed.
Setting up and operating
a)When mowing, wear strong footwear (boots or heavy
shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before you start mowing, make sure that the blade
and blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
If the blades are severely damaged, they must be
replaced.
c)Turn off the engine, wait until the blade has stopped
and remove the spark plug cap before:
transporting, lifting or moving the machine away from
the working area;
carrying out maintenance or cleaning, or when car-
rying out any operation on the blade;
eaving the machine unattended.
Caution! The blades rotate for a few seconds also after
turning off the engine.
d)Caution! The fuel is highly inflammable:
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while re-
fuelling.
Fill up the fuel tank before starting the engine. Under
no circumstances open the fuel tank cap or add petrol
when the engine is running or when it is still hot.
If the petrol has overflowed, do not under any circu-
mstances start up the engine.Move the mower away
from the area where fuel has bean spilt and avoid
any source of possible ignition until the petrol fumes
have dissipated.
Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down firmly.
e)Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect..
f) When mowing, never run; you must always walk.
g)Exercise extreme caution when turning or when
pulling the lawn mower towards you.
h)Particular precautions must be taken when mowing
on slopes or downhill stretches:
Use appropriate antislip footwear.
Always be sure of your footing.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down.
Take great care when changing direction.
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
i)Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and
safety devices (e.g. deflectors or collection bag) are
securely in position and in good condition.
j)Any improper use of the collection device may be
dangerous due to rotating blades and foreign objects
thrown around.
k)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed
the speed. (r.p.m.) indicated on the label.
l) Take care when starting the engine and be sure to
follow the user instructions. Never place your hands or
feet undern11eath the deck or into the rear discharge
chute while the engine is running.
m) During the engine start-up, the operator shall not
lift the scarificator; should this be necessary, the
equipment shall be tilted so that the blades are on
the opposite side of the operator.
n)If the blades happen to hit any obstacle, stop the
engine at once and remove the spark plug cap. Then
get an expert to examine it.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept
well tightened to keep the mower in a safe operating
condition.
b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank within
an enclosed area where the fuel vapours could reach
naked flames or sparks.
c)Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en-
closure.
d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and
petrol tank free from grass, leaves and excess lubri-
cant, in order to reduce the danger of fire.
e)Frequently check the collection bag for wear or
deterioration.
f)For safety reasons, be sure to replace worn-out or
damaged parts in due time.
g)If the fuel tank has to be drained, it is essential that
this be done outdoor.
h)Assemble the blades following the corresponding
instructions and use only blades bearing the maker's
name or the trademark of the manufacturer or supplier
and marked with the reference number.
i)To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of
the blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable
protective gloves.
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