EMAK efco ZEPHYR 72 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 26

cutting tools or safety devices immediately if they
become damaged, broken or are otherwise impaired.
10) Carefully plan your work in advance. Do not start cutting
if there are people or objects in the work area.
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11) All interventions on the machine, other than those
indicated in this manual, must be carried out by qualified
personnel.
12) The ride-on mower is a product designed exclusively for
cutting grass. It is inadvisable to cut other types of
material. Any other usage not indicated in these
instructions may damage the machine and constitutes a
serious risk to people and property.
13) It is forbidden to hitch tools or applications that are not
specified by the manufacturer.
14) Do not use the machine without the protective cover of
the rotating blades.
15) Keep all danger and safety labels in perfect condition. If
they become damaged or worn, replace them
immediately.
16) Do not utilise the machine for uses different from the
ones specified in this manual (see Prohibited uses on
page 25).
17) It is the user's responsibility to evaluate the potential risks
that may arise in the area to be worked on. It is also the
user's responsibility to take all the necessary precautions
to ensure his/her safety, particularly on slopes, uneven or
slippery land and loose ground.
18) Make sure you have a firm foothold when working on
slopes. Work across slopes, never ascending or
descending. Do not use the machine on land with a
gradient of more than 10° (17 %).
19) Please note that the owner or the user is responsible for
any accidents or damage to third parties or their
property.
20) When operating the machine on steep slopes, the user
must ensure that nobody is located within a 20 metre
radius of the machine.
21) The machine can be fitted with different accessories. It is
the owner's responsibility to ensure that these tools or
accessories conform to applicable European safety
regulations. Using non-cer tified accessories can
jeopardise your safety.
22) Do not become distracted or lose concentration during work.
WARNING
- Never use a machine with faulty safety equipment. The
machine's safety equipment must be checked and
maintained as described in this section. If your machine
fails any of these checks contact an Authorised Service
Centre to get it repaired.
- Any use of the machine not expressly envisaged in this
manual is to be considered improper and therefore a
source of risk to people and property.
2. SYMBOLS AND SAFETY WARNINGS (Fig.1-2)
1.1) Carefully read the instruction manual before using the
machine.
1.2) Warning - Remove the ignition key and read the
instructions before performing any maintenance or
repairs.
1.3) Warning! Risk of thrown objects - Do not work without
the stone-guard or grass-catcher in place.
1.4) Warning! Risk of thrown objects - Keep bystanders at a
safe distance.
1.5) Warning! Risk of machine rollover - Do not use the
machine on slopes greater than 10°.
1.6) Warning! Mutilation hazard - Make sure that bystanders
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are a safe distance from the machine when the engine is
running.
1.7) Warning! Mutilation hazard - Moving blades; do not
insert hands or feet inside the blade housing.
1.8) Warning! Danger of injury from getting caught in
belts - Do not operate the machine without shields in
place. Stay clear of belts.
The dataplate located under the driver's seat displays the
essential data of each machine:
2.1) Type of machine: RIDE-ON MOWER
2.2) Specifications
2.3) Machine brand and model
2.4) Guaranteed sound power level
2.5) CE conformity marking
2.6) Serial number
2.7) Year of manufacture
3. MAIN COMPONENTS (Fig.4)
1. Accelerator lever / choke
2. Ignition key switch
3. Fault or warning indicator LED
4. Blade engage button
5. Cutting height adjustment lever
6. Reverse speed adjustment pedal
7. Forward speed adjustment pedal
8. Parking brake lever
9. Access to electrical system and battery
10. Fuel cap
11. Bodywork lock
12. Cutting deck
13. Grass collector channel
14. Grass-catcher
15. Grass-catcher emptying lever
16. Handles for grass-catcher removal and fitting
17. Side discharge deflector
18. Instruction and safety labels
19. Product plate and serial number
4. ASSEMBLY
For shipping reasons, the machine is supplied without engine
oil or fuel. Before starting the engine, fill with oil and fuel
following the instructions given in the engine manual.
WARNING: Unpacking and completing the assembly
should be done on a flat and stable surface, with
enough space for handling the machine and its
p a c k a g i n g, a l w ays m a k i n g u s e o f s u i t a b l e
equipment.
Unpacking
When unpacking the machine, take care to recover all
individual parts and fittings, and do not damage the cutting
deck when taking the machine off the pallet. The standard
packaging contains:
- the machine;
- the steering wheel;
- the seat;
- the grass-catcher components;
- the side discharge kit (Model 13 H only);
- the mulching kit (Model 13 H only);
- the envelope containing the instruction manual,
documents and threaded fasteners; it also contains 2
ignition keys and 1 pin for locking the steering wheel.
The packaging should be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations in force.