Operation manual - Spider ILD01
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This safety symbol indicates important
safety messages in this manual. When you
see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of
injury, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform other operators.
Safety Checks
·
Do not enter or reach under the machine if it is
lifted and not sufficiently supported. The machine
should be supported on places marked by the
symbol of a lifting jack.
·
The mower should only by transported in a
container or on a trailer.
·
Check bolt torques at regular intervals. The first
check should be done after 8 operating hours.
Pay attention to the attachment of the cutting
blade and the proper bolt torque. Use a torque
wrench and a specified torque. See 11.21.
·
The attaching flange of the blades or the bolts
must not show sign of damage or wear. The bolts
must be complete. The blade must be
undamaged, evenly worn and adequately sharp.
·
If you are driving the machine outside the
working area, always turf off the mowing blade
and set the maximum mowing height, otherwise
the blade may get damaged.
·
Keep the product clean after use. Do not use
gasoline or similar oil products for cleaning.
·
Do not reach into the space under the mower
with your hands of feet. Do not reach under the
engine cover or into the gear mechanism.
·
If you are forced to reach under the machine, wait
until all rotating parts stop. Attention, it takes
some time before blade runs down! The run-
down time depends on the state and wear of the
brake/clutch. Have the brake checked at regular
intervals at an authorised servicing facility.
·
While operating, wear closed shoes and work
clothing. Do not wear loose clothes that could get
caught by the machine, short trousers or light
shoes.
·
It is strictly prohibited for the operator to wear
loose clothing.
·
A local risk assessment should determine the
need for a face shield.
·
Do not operate the machine after drinking alcohol
or using medication influencing perception.
·
Before starting the engine, make sure that the
mower blade is disengaged. If the blade switch
is in the ON position, the machine cannot be
started. When engaging the mower blade, step
aside far enough to be protected against object
accidentally thrown from the mower and to be
able to stop the mower in case of an
emergency. Do not enter the path of the mower.
·
While operating the mower make sure that the
mower is clearly visible at all times and within
the range of the remote control unit and that
you can clearly recognize dangerous situations
and react to them properly. Do not abuse the
maximum reach of the remote control.
·
When using the mower, follow all general work
safety regulations.
·
Work with the mower may only be started if the
mower is not damaged by previous operation.
·
Do not change the engine tuning, especially the
engine speed regulator. Do not modiy the
exhaust pipe.
·
Do not use the mower if there is less than 30%
of fuel in the fuel tank.
·
Do not move the mower by means of towing it
behind another machines.
Operating Environment
·
The machine should only be used by persons
over 18 years of age, who have been
acquainted with the machine and the user's
manual .The remote control (further referred to
as "RC") is considered a part of the machine
·
The user's manual must be stored in a place
permanently accessible to the operator and
must be available to him at all times.
·
Do not allow children or unauthorised persons
use the product.
·
Before starting to operate the machine, you
have to be familiar with all the symbols next to
the controls and indicators used on the mower
and the RC.
·
Pay special attention to the stopping and
shutting-off of the engine and to the emergency
shutting-off of the mower.
·
Before using the mower on a slope, make sure
you test and practice your mower-control skills
on flat and level ground, which is sufficiently free
and spacious.
movement on a surface, to mow around bushes,
trees and other terrain elements and obstacles.
·
When operating the mower on slope, make sure
that the engine revolutions are set to maximum
speed. If you stop the mower on a slope, position
the wheels across the slope.
·
While operating or transporting the mower, the
operator must always have the mower in their
view. The maximum distance between the
operator and the mower is 50 m (164 ft).
·
While using the mower follow all safety
regulations given in this manual and respect
local regulations and provisions concerning
noise-emissions, especially when using in
hospitals, spas and other sensitive areas.
·
The operator must pay attention to the area into
which the mulched grass may be blown. Neither
the operator, not any other persons, children or
animals should be allowed to enter this area. If
mowing uneven terrain the ejection and throwing
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