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3.5 SAFE OPERATION OF THE MOWER
GENERAL WARNINGS
The user of the mower is responsible for the safety of persons in the vicinity of the work area of the mower.
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It is not permitted to perform any technical modifications to the mower and its accessories without the
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manufacturer's written consent. Unauthorised modifications may lead to hazardous work safety conditions
and void the warranty. It is strictly forbidden to make any modifications to the mower that could lead to
a change in the power output, speed of the combustion engine or travel speed. The mower is equipped
with an electronic system that it is not permitted to modify or disengage.
Adhere to all requirements relating to fire safety as described later in this chapter.
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Do not remove safety stickers or labels from the mower.
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Do not stay in the vicinity of the mower or under it, if it is lifted and is not sufficiently secured against falling
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or tipping over in the lifted position.
The components of the grass catcher are subject to strain and may suffer damage, the function grass catcher
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may deteriorate and contents may fall out of it. Therefore, regularly perform an inspection according to the
recommendations provided in this user s manual.
Always turn off the mowing deck and engine and take the key out of the ignition, when:
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- you are cleaning the mower
- you are removing accumulated grass from the mowing deck
- you have driven over a foreign object and it is necessary to check whether the mower has been damaged
or it is necessary to remedy the damage
- the mower is vibrating with unusual force and it is necessary to identify the cause of the vibrations
- you are repairing the engine or other moving parts
It is strictly forbidden to lift people using the grass catcher mechanism.
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Reversing with a lifted grass catcher is only permitted at a low speed.
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It is forbidden for people to walk under a lifted grass catcher while the engine is running.
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It is forbidden to place hands into the area of the grass catcher lifting mechanism while the engine is running.
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BEFORE USING THE MOWER
Do not use the riding mower if it is damaged or if any of its protective elements are missing. All covers and
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other protective elements must always be in their place. Therefore, do not remove or put out of operation
any of the mower's protective elements. Regularly check that these elements are working correctly.
Do not work with the mower after consuming alcohol, drugs or medication affecting your perception.
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Do not work with the mower if you suffer from dizziness, fainting or if you are weakened or distracted in
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any other way.
Before putting the mower into operation, thoroughly learn about all the control elements and ensure that
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you can control them in such a way that if necessary you can immediately stop or turn off the engine.
Do not adjust the engine regulator or the engine speed limiter.
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Before you start working with the mower, remove from the surface of the area you will be mowing, all stones,
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pieces of wood, wire, bones, fallen branches and other items, which could be deflected during the mowing
process. Always use protective gloves during this.
Remedy all defects before further use. Before starting work, thoroughly check that the belts are tensioned,
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the blades are sharp and that the area inside the mowing deck is clear.
Always start the mower on level ground, and never on a slope.
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Start the engine only in a well-ventilated area. Pay attention to sufficient ventilation particularly when inside
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garages.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to start the engine by short connecting the starter terminals.
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Whenever the starter is engaged in a way other than by means of the normal electrical start up, the mower
may start travelling.
Never start the engine if you sense the smell of fuel – explosion hazard!
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Do not start the engine without an exhaust pipe.
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