4. ABOUT THE MACHINE
4.1 MACHINE DESCRIPTION
AND INTENDED USE
This machine is a ride-on lawn
mower with seated operator.
The machine is equipped with electric
motors that drive the cutting means
and an electric drive motor.
The machine has rear-wheel drive.
The operator is able to operate the
machine and use the main controls, always
seated in the operator's position.
The safety devices installed on the machine will
disengage the engine and cutting means in a
couple of seconds (par. 7.2.2).
4.1.1 Intended use
This machine was designed and built
to cut grass and in particular to: .
1. mow the grass and collect it
in the grass catcher;
2. mow the grass and discharge it on to the
ground through the rear part (if available).
3. mow the grass, chop it and discharge it on
the ground (mulching effect, if available).
The use of special attachments provided for
by the Manufacturer as original equipment or
which may be purchased separately, allows this
work to be done in various operating modes,
illustrated in this manual or the instructions
that accompany the single attachments.
Likewise, the intended use can be extended
to include other functions by applying
supplementary attachments (if provided
for by the Manufacturer), abiding by the
restrictions and conditions indicated in the
instructions accompanying the attachment.
4.1.2 Improper use
Any use other than those mentioned above
may be hazardous and cause harm to persons
and/or damage things. Examples of improper
use may include, but are not limited to:
• Allowing children, animals or other
passengers on the machine as they
could fall off and injure themselves or
compromise safe driving by the operator;
• push loads;
• using the machine for riding over unstable,
slippery, icy, stony, rough, marshy
ground or puddles that do not allow the
consistency of the ground to be assessed;
• Using the cutting means on
surfaces other than grass;
• Using the machine for leaf or debris collection;
• using a battery other that the specified
configuration (see technical data section).
NOTICE
Improper use of the machine will void the
warranty and relieves the Manufacturer of any
liability, placing all responsibility for damage or
injury, to him/herself or third parties, on the user.
4.1.3 Type of users
This machine is intended for use by
consumers, i.e. non-professional operators.
It is intended for "hobby use" and must
be only used by a single operator.
4.2 SAFETY SIGNS
The machine has various symbols on
it (fig. 2 ). Their function is to remind
the operator of the correct conduct for
use, with due care and caution.
Meanings of the symbols:
EN - 8
ATTENTION
Read the instructions before
use.
ATTENTION
Remove the key and
read the instructions
before carrying out any
maintenance or repair work.
HAZARD OF EJECTED OB-
JECTS.
Do not operate without either
the rear discharge guard or the
grass catcher being in place.