EMAK 91 Manuel D'utilisation page 74

4) Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their pro perty.
5) Do not carry passengers.
6) All drivers should seek and obtain
professional and practical instruction.
Such instruction should emphasise:
– the need for care and concentration
when working with ride-on machines;
– you cannot use the brake to regain
control of a ride-on machine sliding
down a slope. The main reasons for
loss of control are:
– insufficient wheel grip;
– overspeeding;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for
its task;
– unawareness of the effect of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
– incorrect hitching and load distribution.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy
footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the equipment barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where
the equipment is to be used and remove
all objects which can be ejected from the
machine.
3) DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:
– store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose;
– refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refuelling;
– add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or add petrol while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot;
– if you spill petrol, do not start the
engine and move the machine away
from the area of spillage. Do not create
any source of ignition until the petrol
vapours have evaporated;
– put back and tighten all fuel tank and
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container caps securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the
machine to check that the blades, blade
bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or da maged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
6) On multi-bladed machines, remember
that the rotation of one blade can cause
other blades to rotate.
C) OPERATION
11) Do not start the engine in a confined
space where dan ger ous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
3) Before starting the engine, disengage
the blades and shift into neutral.
4) Do not use on slopes of more than 10°
(17%).
5) Remember there is no such thing as
a "safe" slope. Travelling on grass slopes
requires particular care. To guard against
overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when
going up or downhill;
– engage the drive slowly and always
keep the machine in gear, especially
when travelling downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns;
– tay alert for humps and hollows and
other hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope.
6) Use care when pulling loads or using
heavy equipment:
– use only approved drawbar hitch points;
– limit loads to those you can safely
control;
– do not turn sharply. Use care when
reversing;
– use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
whenever advised in the instructions
manual.