Mountfield 4140H Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 7)

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1 GENERAL

This symbol indicates WARNING.

Serious personal injury and/or damage

to property may result if the

instructions are not followed carefully.

You must read these instructions for use

and the accompanying pamphlet

“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”

carefully, before starting up the

machine.

1.1 SYMBOLS

The following symbols appear on the machine.

They are there to remind you of the care and

attention required during use and maintenance.

This is what the symbols mean:

Warn ing!

Read the instruction manual and the safety

manual before using the machine.

Warning!

Watch out for discarded objects. Keep

onlookers away.

Warning!

Always wear hearing protectors.

Warning!

This machine is not designed to be driven

on public roads.

Warning!

The machine must not be driven in any

direction on slopes with a gradient greater

than 10º.

Warning!

Risk of crushing injuries. Keep hands and

feet well away from the articulated steer-

ing joint.

Warning!

Risk of burn injuries. Do not touch the

silencer/catalytic converter.

1.2 REFERENCES

1.2.1 Figures

The figures in these instructions for use are

numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.

Components shown in the figures are marked A, B,

C, etc.

A reference to component C in figure 2 is written

as follows:

“See fig. 2:C.” or simply “(2:C)”

1.2.2 Headings

The headings in these instructions for use are

numbered in accordance with the following

example:

“1.3.1 General safety check” is a subheading to

“1.3 Safety checks” and is included under this

heading.

When referring to headings, only the number of the

heading is normally specified. E.g. “See 1.3.1”.

2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 GENERAL

• Please read through these instructions carefully.

Learn all the controls and the correct use of the

machine.

• Before use, all drivers must apply for and

receive practical training in the operation of the

machine. Particular emphasis should be placed

on the fact that:

a. The use of ride-on lawnmowers requires care

and concentration.

b. On slopes, it is not possible to control a

sliding ride-on lawnmower by braking. The

main reasons for losing control are insufficient

traction, excessively high speed, insufficient

braking, the machine not being suited to the

task, lack of attention to the surface or incorrect

use as a towing vehicle.

• Never let children or anyone who is not familiar

with these instructions to use the machine.

Local regulations may impose restrictions as

regards the age of the driver.

• Never use the machine if others, particularly

children or animals, are in the vicinity.

• Remember that the driver is responsible for

accidents that happen to other people or their

property.

• Do not let children or other passengers to ride

with you on the machine. They might fall off

and be seriously injured, or they might prevent

the machine being driven safely.

• Do not use the machine if you are under the

influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

Neither should you use it when you are tired or

feeling unwell.

2.2 PREPARATIONS

• Wear strong shoes and long trousers when using

the machine. Do not operate it barefoot or

wearing sandals.

• Wear appropriate clothing when using the

machine. Do not wear loose, hanging clothes,

jewellery, scarves, ties, etc., which can get

caught in rotating parts. Tie up long hair.

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