Operation Manual
the equipment is in safe working condition.
Regular maintenance is essential for safety and
for maintaining performance levels.
• Regularly check that the cutting means screws
are securely tightened.
Wear suitable work gloves when
handling the cutting means assembly
during removal and reinstallation ope-
rations.
Check the cutting means’ balance
after sharpening. All operations con-
cerning the cutting means assembly
(disassembling, sharpening, balan-
cing, assembling and/or replacement)
knowledge as well as special tools; for
sake of safety, they should always be
performed by an authorized service
centre.
• Regularly check the brakes work properly.
It is important to service the brakes and
repair them if necessary.
• Replace any damaged warning and
instruction stickers.
• If the machine has no mechanical
stoppers for transport, accessories must
always be resting on the ground when
the machine is parked, stored or left
unattended.
• Store the machine where children cannot
get to it.
Never store the equipment with fuel
in the tank inside a building where fu-
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in
an enclosed space.
• To reduce the re hazard, keep the
engine, exhaust silencer, battery
compartment and fuel storage area free
of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• To reduce the risk of re, regularly check
the machine for oil and/or fuel leaks.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors and when the
engine is cool.
• The ignition key must never be left
inserted in the machine, or where children
or persons not familiar to the machine
may reach it. Before any maintenance or
repair, remove the ignition key.
CAUTION! – Battery acid is corrosive.
In the event of mechanical damage or
overcharging, acid may leak out. Avoid
inhalation or contact with any part of
the body.
Inhaled acid fumes are harmful to mu-
cous membranes and other internal
organs. Seek medical attention imme-
diately.
CAUTION! – Do not overcharge the bat-
acid leaks.
CAUTION! – Acid can seriously damage
tools, clothing and other materials. Rin-
se away spilled acid immediately with
water.
Do not short circuit the battery termi-
nals. Sparks occur which can result in
TAKE CARE over the hydraulic compo-
seriously damage tissues and need im-
mediate medical attention.
3.5 TRANSPORTING
CAUTION! - If the machine is transpor-
ted on a truck or trailer, use ramps with
suitable resistance, width and length.
During transport, close the fuel
means assembly or the attachment, en-
gage the parking brake and fasten the
machine securely with ropes or chains
to the hauling device.
3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
• Safeguarding the environment must be a
relevant and priority aspect of machine use, of
benet to the community and the environment
we live in. Avoid being a disturbance to the
neighbourhood.
• Adhere strictly to the local regulations governing
the disposal of packaging, oil, fuel, lters,
damaged parts or any other element which may
have an impact on the environment; this waste
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ENGLISH
(Translation of the Original Instructions)
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