How To Use The Machine; Safety Recommendations; Why The Safety Devices Cut In; Starting Work - EMAK OM 98L/14,5H Manuel D'utilisation

5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE

5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

DANGER!
remove the safety devices fitted on the
machine. REMEMBER THAT THE USER IS
ALWAYS RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE
AND INJURY TO OTHERS. Before using
the machine:
– read the general safety regulations
( 1.2), paying particular attention to
driving and cutting on slopes;
– carefully read the instructions for use,
make sure you are familiar with the con­
trols and know how to stop the blades
and the engine quickly;
– never put your hands or feet next to or
beneath the rotating parts and always
keep away from the exit.
Do not use the machine when in a precari­
ous state of health or under the effect of
medicine or any other substances that
can reduce your reflex actions and your
ability to concentrate.
It is the user's responsibility to assess the
potential risk of the area where work is to
be carried out, and to take all the neces­
sary precautions to ensure his own safety
and that of others, particularly on slopes
or rough, slippery and unstable ground.
Do not leave the machine on high grass
with the engine running to avoid the risk
of starting a fire.
WARNING!
not be used on slopes steeper than 10°
(17%) ( 5.5).
IMPORTANT
ing to the positions of controls are described in
chapter 4.

5.2 WHY THE SAFETY DEVICES CUT IN

The safety devices work in two ways:
– hey prevent the engine from starting if all the
safety requirements have not been met;
– they stop the engine if even just one of the
safety requirements is lacking.
a) To start the engine, it is necessary that:
– the transmission is in "neutral";
– the blades are not engaged;
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This machine must
All the references relat­
– the operator is seated or the parking brake is
engaged.
b) The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat when the blades
are engaged;
– the operator leaves his seat when the trans-
mission is not in "neutral";
– the operator leaves his seat with the transmis-
sion in "neutral" but without applying the park-
ing brake;
– the parking brake is engaged without disen-
gaging the blades.
– the speed change is activated (
the drive pedal
( 4.32) with the parking brake on.
5.3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK
Before starting to mow, it is necessary to carry
out several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety.

5.3.1 Seat adjustment

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To change the seat position, loosen the four fix-
ing bolts (1) and slide it along the slots.
Once you have found the right position, tighten
the four screws (1).

5.3.2 Tyre pressure

Having the right tyre pressure is the main condi-
tion for ensuring that the cutting deck is horizon-
tal and mows evenly.
4.22) or
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