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B 7 Replace the silencer if it is faulty or dama-
ged.
B 8 Before use, always visually check that the
blade, the blade fastening screws and the
cutters are not worn or damaged. Replace
any damaged or worn blades, as well as their
fastening screws in complete series to maintain
proper balancing. Repairs and maintenance of
mechanical parts must be done by a speciali-
sed after-sales centre.
1.4 RULES FOR CORRECT
OPERATION
C 1 HAZARD! Do not operate the engine
in a secluded or restricted area where
the dangerous carbon monoxide contained in
the exhaust fumes may build up.
C 2 Only operate on grounds that are lit by daylight
or by adequate artificial lighting.
C 3 Before starting the engine, disconnect the
blade, place the gearshift in "neutral" (N) and
engaged the parking brake.
C 4 As far as possible, avoid using the lawnmower
on wet grass.
C 5 Do not operate on excessively steep slopes.
Check the limits indicated in the manual.
CAUTION - Risk of overturning on steep
gradients.
# Do not use the machine on lawns with gra-
dients of more than 25% (14°).
# Do not use the machine on lawns with side
gradients above 15% (8°).
> 25%
C 6 Remember, there is no such thing as a "safe"
gradient. Moving on sloped lawns requires
special care and experience.
To prevent overturning:
- never stop or start suddenly on slopes;
- engage the drive gently and always keep a
drive gear engaged, especially on downward
slopes;
- speed must be reduced on slopes and sharp
bends;
- never move down slopes with the gear shift
in neutral (N); engage a lower gear;
- be careful of mounds, bumps and hidden
hazards;
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
> 15%
> 25%
- never mow across slopes, but always either
up or down.
C 7 Be very careful when changing direction on
slopes.
C 8 Stop the blade when crossing terrain other than
lawns and when the lawnmower is transported
to and from the work area.
C 9 Do not use the lawnmower with faulty guards
or without safety devices fitted, such as, for
example, the grass bag.
C 10 Do not modify the engine adjustments and
to not tamper to increase the engine speed. If
the speed of the engine is too high, this could
cause personal injuries.
C 11 Disengage the blade and drive control before
starting the engine.
C 12 Hands and feet must be kept away from
the blade. Always keep away from the grass
unloading opening.
C 13 Before leaving the driving seat:
- place the gearshift in neutral (N) and engage
the parking brake (fig.37-38)
- disengage the blade and lower the blade
deck;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
C 14 HAZARD - Before carrying out any
inspection, cleaning and servicing
operations on the machine, before
unblocking the grass unloading pipe,
stop the engine, take out the ignition
key and follow the instructions in the
manual.
HAZARD - The blades are sharp;
risk of serious injury. Before car-
rying out any inspection, cleaning
and repair operations on the cutting
parts, stop the engine and take out
the ignition key. Now disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the
cap away from the plug (fig. 51), to
prevent accidental starting.
HAZARD - The blades are sharp;
risk of serious injury. Wait for the bla-
de and all the moving parts to come
to a halt before touching them. The
blade will continue turning for some
STOP
time after switching off the engine or
disabling the blade control.
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