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1.4.2 UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE MACHINE
DANGER
- THE MACHINE SHALL NOT BE USED IN ENVIRON-
MENTS WHERE VAPORS OR EXPLOSIVE FLAM-
MABLE GAX MIXTURES MAY DEVELOP.
- IT SHALL NOT BE USED IN CLOSED OR POORLY
VENTILATED ROOMS.
IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO TRANSPORT
PEOPLE ON THE MACHINE. THE MANUFACTURER
SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES
TO PERSONS, ANIMALS OR THINGS DERIVING
FROM A USE OF THE MACHINE DIFFERENT FROM
THE ONE MENTIONED IN THIS MANUAL.
IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO USE THE MA-
CHINE IN FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE ATMOSH-
PERE AND/OR WITHIN CLOSED ENVIRONMENTS.
The machine is not type-approved for circulation
on the public highways, neither is it equipped with
lights for use at night. It is therefore forbidden to
use the machine in these conditions.
Description of the machine’s components (fig. 1):
1) Driving unit. Consult the enclosed instruction
manual for the relative specifications;
2) Gearbox with one forward speed;
3) Driving wheels;
4) Accessory unit, removable by means of a quick
coupling;
5) PTO engaging lever (can only function when op-
erating lever ref. 8 has not been depressed);
6) Steerage handles;
7) Fuel tank of internal combustion engine;
8) Lever to operate wheels and PTO;
9) Advancement belt tension adjuster;
10) Knob to adjust height of steerage handles;
11) Lever to disengage driving wheels (wheels free);
12) Locking button for driving wheel disengaging le-
ver (ref. 11);
13) Wheel disengaging transmission tension adjuster;
14) Throttle;
15) CE marking;
16) Serial number identification label;
1.4.3 CONTROL AND DRIVING POSITION
The control position of the motor hoe, which is de-
scribed in this manual, is with both hands put on the
handlebars.
1.5 PROTECTIONS AND SAFETY DEVICES
DANGER
The machine was designed in order to be safely
used by protecting the movable parts with fixed
guards, with movable guards and with safety de-
vices.
The Manufacturer, therefore, declines any respon-
sibility in case of damages resulting from the tam-
pering of the protections and safety devices.
1.5.1 NOISE HAZARD
The machine can be equipped with one of the follow-
ing engines:
FORT F65B;
ROBIN EX 13;
HONDA GC 160;
B&S 3,5;
B&S 5,5.
The noise level (airborne noise) was recorded with
the engine running at full rpm and idling by a skilled
laboratory in compliance with the EN ISO 3746/1996
Standard and the recorded levels were the following:
ENGINES
Sound pressure
Guaranteed sound
level at the driver’s pressure level in
seat
LwA (dB)Directive
LpA (dB)
2000/14/CE
FORT F 65 B
86
100
ROBIN EX 13
83
97
HONDA GC 160
83
97
B&S 3,5
84
97
B&S 5,5
84,5
98
