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NSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
Pay particular care to the sections marked as follows:
DANGER : This indicates a strong likelihood of serious or even
fatal injury if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING :
This indicates a risk of injury or damage to the equipment if the
instructions are not followed
NOTE :
This indicates useful information
This symbol reminds you to take care with certain operations.
If you have any problems or questions about the cultivator, please contact
your approved supplier.
DANGER : The cultivator is designed for safe and reliable service
if used as instructed. Before using your cultivator, please make
sure you have understood the contents of this manual. Otherwise
you could be injured and your equipment could be damaged.
Training / Information
- Familiarise yourself with the correct use and the controls before using the
machine. Know how to stop the motor rapidly.
- The machine must always be used according to the recommendations
given in the instruction manual.
- Remember that the user is responsible for any accidents or dangerous
reactions occurring to other people or their belongings. It is his responsibil-
ity to assess the potential risks of the ground to be cleared and to take all
precautions necessary to ensure it is safe, in particular on slopes and on
loose, slippery or uneven ground.
- Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. There may be local laws which set a minimum age for users.
- Do not use the machine if you have been taking medicine or other sub-
stances that might slow your reactions or make you drowsy.
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Use the machine for the purpose it is designed for – clearing scrub. Any
other use may be dangerous or cause damage to the machine.
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When using the machine, wear the appropriate protective gear, in particu-
lar safety boots, long trousers, goggles and ear protectors.
Preparation
- Carefully inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove any
objects that might be projected by the machine (stones, wire, glass, metal
objects …).
- Before use, always check over the machine to ensure that the blades and
deflectors are not worn or damaged. Replace any worn or damaged parts.
- Maintain the electrical cables that stop the motor in good condition so that
you can be sure to turn the motor off.
- Check that no petrol or oil are leaking.
- Do not use the machine without mud-guard or protective casings and
ensure that all the fittings are tight.
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Before beginning to clear a stretch of ground, mark out the area that may
be dangerous for other people, as shown below. Mark out this area with
notices forbidding people from entering while work is in progress.
Since objects may be thrown up to 40 metres, mark out the dangerous area
as shown in the diagram.
Brush cutting area =
A’ - B’ - C’ - D’
Danger zone =
A - B - C – D
The danger areas (shaded) must be at least 40m wide.
- Avoid using around inhabited buildings, paths and parking areas.
- Never use when there are other people nearby.
Use
- Take care when starting the motor, following the manufacturer’s instructions
and keeping your feet away from the blade(s).
- Stop the motor when the machine is not in use.
- When holding the machine, walk don’t run.
A
B
C
D
A’
B’
C’
D’
- Take great care when pulling the machine towards you or reversing the
direction of rotation (if fitted).
- Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set by the length of the steer-
ing column.
- Do not place your hands or feet near or beneath rotating parts.
- If there is:
- abnormal vibration,
- a blockage,
- a problem engaging or disengaging the clutch,
- a collision with a foreign object,
- deterioration of the motor halt cable,
Stop the motor immediately (if the motor halt cable is severed, use the starter
control as described in paragraph “Engine starting” to stop the motor), let the
machine cool down, unplug the spark-plug lead, inspect the machine and
have the necessary repairs carried out by an approved repairer before using
again.
- Work only by daylight or in good artificial light.
- Do not use the machine on slopes greater than 20%.
- Never pull the machine towards you when brush cutting
- Work across slopes, not up or down them.
- When working on a slope, do not stop or start abruptly. Slow down on
slopes and tight turns to avoid losing your balance or loss of control. Be par-
ticularly careful when changing direction on slopes.
- On ground encumbered with objects or debris whether natural or not (rocks,
tree stumps, scrap metal, posts, etc.) any foreign body that might be trans-
formed into a dangerous projectile and/or damage the machine must be
avoided.
- On sloping or wet ground, beware of the risk of slipping.
- Using accessories other than those recommended may make the machine
dangerous and cause damage to your machine which will not be covered
by your guarantee.
Maintenance / storage
- Stop the motor and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, inspecting,
adjusting or maintaining the machine or changing the blades.
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Stop the motor,
disconnect the spark plug
and use thick gloves when
changing the tools.
- Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure safe conditions of use.
- To reduce fire risk, keep the motor, the silencer and the fuel storage area
free of plants, waste oil, or any other inflammable material.
- If the exhaust silencer is defective, have it replaced by an approved repairer.
- Do not mend parts; replace them by the maker’s own spares. Replace the
cutting blades in complete sets to keep them balanced.
- For your own safety, do not alter the characteristics of your machine. Do not
the motor speed settings and do not run the motor at excess speeds.
Regular maintenance is essential for safety and to maintain the level of per-
formance.
- Allow the motor to cool down before putting the machine away.
Danger ! Petrol is highly inflammable !
- Store fuel in containers specially designed for it. Always fill the tank out-
doors and do not smoke while doing it.
- Do not unscrew the fuel cap or top up with petrol while the motor is running
or still hot.
- If petrol is spilt on the ground, do not try to start the motor; Carry the
machine elsewhere and avoid all naked flames until the petrol vapour has
dispersed.
- Store the machine in a dry place. Never store the machine in a building
where the
petrol vapour can reach a
flame, spark or source of intense heat.
- Replace the caps of the fuel tank and the petrol can correctly.
- Limit the amount of petrol in the tank to reduce spillage.
- Do not run the motor in a confined space where carbon monoxide vapour
might accumulate. - Carbon monoxide can be fatal. Ensure good ventila-
tion.
Moving, handling, transporting
- Any action on the machine apart from brush cutting must be performed with
the cutter blades disengaged.
- Except when brush cutting, the machine must be moved according to the
instructions in paragraph “Moving”.
Do not walk on gravel or bare soil with
the flail engaged, and never transport the machine with the
cutter blades
engaged.
- Handling: do not lift the machine. The weight of the machine is indicated on
the manufacturer’s plate, at the end of this manual.
- When loading or unloading the machine to or from a trailer, use a suitable
ramp. Lash the machine down correctly for safe transport.
- The machine should be transported in a trailer; do not use any other
method of transport.
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