46
GB
- Keep the steering wheel, levers and
control pedals clean, dry and free from
traces of oil or fuel.
- Check the surrounding area for possible
obstacles (roots, rocks, branches, ditches,
etc.).
- Be particularly cautious and alert while
wearing hearing protection because
such equipment may restrict your ability
to hear sounds indicating danger (calls,
signals, warnings, etc.).
- Slow down before turning.
- Stop the blade when you are not cutting.
- Be careful when rounding fixed objects,
so that the blades do not hit them. Never
drive over foreign objects.
Using the machine on sloping ground
WARNING
- Always apply the parking brake before
leaving the machine at a standstill and
unattended.
- Start moving forwards very carefully
on sloping ground to prevent the risk
of tipping over.
- Reduce speed before any change of
direction on slopes.
- Never use reverse to reduce speed
going downhill: this could cause you
t o l o s e c o n t r o l o f t h e v e h i c l e,
especially on slippery ground.
Driving on slopes is one of the operations
where the risk of the driver losing control
of the machine or of it overturning is the
greatest; both eventualities can result in
serious injury or death. Proceed with
maximum caution. If you cannot drive up a
slope or if you feel unsure, do not mow it.
WARNING: Drive down slopes with
the cutting unit in the lowest
position possible in order to lower the
machine’s centre of gravity and increase
its stability.
Control your downhill speed by releasing
the speed adjustment pedal (to take
advantage of the hydrostatic drive’s
braking effect) and the accelerator lever.
To work on sloping ground proceed as
follows:
- Mow up and down, never side-to-side.
- Never drive the machine on terrain that
slopes more than 10° (17%).
- Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If
the tyres begin to slip, stop the blade
and drive slowly down the slope.
- Always drive evenly and slowly.
- Make no sudden changes in speed or
direction.
- Avoid unnecessary turns, and if it proves
necessary, turn slowly and gradually
downward. Drive slowly. Make small
movements with the steering wheel.
- Watch out for and avoid driving over
furrows, holes and bumps. On uneven
terrain, the machine can tip more easily.
Long grass can hide obstacles.
- Do not mow or stop near verges, ditches
or banks. The machine could overturn
suddenly if a wheel goes over the edge
of a drop or ditch, or if an edge gives
way.
- Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery and
the tyres can lose their grip, causing the
machine to slide.
- Do not try to stabilise the machine by
putting a foot on the ground.
- Be particularly cautious near corners,
bushes, trees or other objects that block
your view.
Children
- Failure to be on guard for children in the
vicinity of the machine may result in
serious accidents. Children are often
attracted to the machine and mowing
work.
- Keep children away from the mowing
area and under close supervision by
another adult.
- Be alert and switch off the machine if
children enter the work area.
- B e f o r e a n d d u r i n g a r e v e r s i n g
m a n o e u v r e , l o o k b a c k w a r d a n d
downward to make sure there are no
small children.
- Never allow children to ride with you.
They can fall off and injure themselves
seriously or prevent safe manoeuvring of
the machine.
- Never allow children to use the machine.
