McCulloch MFT44 100 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

Pay particular care to the sections marked as
follows:
DANGER : This indicates a
strong likelihood of serious
or even fatal injury if the
instruction are not follow.
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 machine is designed
for safe and reliable service if used
as instructed. Before using your
machine, 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
responsibility 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.
Never work when there are people. especially
children, or animals within a radius of 20 meters of
the machine; the operator must necessarily remain
at the controls of the handles.
Do not use the machine if you have been taking
medicine or other substances that might slow
your reactions or make you drowsy.
Pay particular attention on hard ground, because
the machine has the tendency to be much less
stable than on cultivated ground.
Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and tight
long trousers when working. Do not use the
machine in bare feet or sandals. Ear protectors
are recommended.
Use the machine for the purpose it is designed for
digging the ground. Any other use may be danger-
ous or cause damage to the machine.
SAFETY PRECOUTIONS
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 tools 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 its protective
casings and ensure that all the fittings are tight.
Use
Never transport people on the machine.
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.
Take great care when pulling the machine
towards you or reversing the direction of rotation
(if liked).
Keep a safe distance from the rotating blades, set
by the length of the steering 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 engine halt cable.
Stop the engine immediately (if the Engine halt
cable is severed. use the starter control as de-
scribed in paragraph "start the engine" to stop the
Engine), 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 °.
Work across slopes, not up or down them.
Make sure to keep your footing on sloping
ground, change direction very carefully.
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 tool(s).
Stop the motor, disconnect the spark plug and
use thick gloves when changing the tool(s).
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
change 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 performance.
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 outdoors 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 pevol 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 accu-
mulate.
Carbon monoxide can be fatal. Ensure good
ventilation.
Moving, handling transporting
Any action on the machine apart from ground
digging must be performed with engine
stopped.
Except when (ground digging) the machine
must be moved by using the transport wheel
as described in "Moving" chapter.
Handling: do not try and lift the machine.
The machine's weight is indicated on the
manufacturer's plate. at the end of this
manual. Use a method of handling adapted to
the weight of the machine and to the situation
to guarantee the safety.
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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