Florabest FRM 1800 B2 - Manual (Page 9)

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• Do not tilt the equipment when starting
other than if it is necessary to do so
when starting up in long grass. In this
case, tilt the equipment by pressing
down the handle bar such that the front
wheels of the equipment are raised. Al-
ways check that both hands are in the
working position before returning the
equipment to the ground.
• Do not work without the grass bag or
collision guard. Keep away from the
ejection hole at all times.
Caution! Danger! The blade contin-
ues to run after switching off.
There is a risk of injury.
• The equipment is not to be lifted or
transported while the motor is running.
Switch off the equipment if it has to be
tilted in transit, when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when the equip-
ment is being transported to and from
the surfaces to be mowed.
• Always keep the grass ejection hole
clean and clear. Remove cut material
only when the equipment is stopped.
• Do not leave the equipment unattended
in the workplace.
• Do not work with equipment that is
damaged, incomplete, or has been
modified without the authorisation of the
manufacturer. Do not use the equipment
with damaged safety devices or screens
or with missing safety equipment such
as deflection and/or grass collection de-
vices.
• Do not overload the equipment. Work
only within the specified power range
and do not change the regulator set-
tings on the motor. Do not use low-
powered machines for heavy work. Do
not use your equipment for purposes
other than those for which it is de-
signed.
• Do not use the equipment near
inflammable liquids or gases. Non-
observance will result in a risk of fire
or explosion.
• Do not lift or carry the equipment when
the motor is running.
• Switch off the equipment and discon-
nect the plug:
- Whenever you leave the machine,
- Before cleaning the ejection hole or
removing blockages,
- When the equipment is out of use,
- Before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the equipment,
- If the power cable is damaged or
frayed,
- If the equipment has hit a foreign
object or if strange vibrations occur
during work. In this case, check the
equipment for damage and have it
repaired if applicable.
• Do not place feet or hands near or un-
der rotating parts. Do not stand in front
of the grass ejection hole during sickle
mowing.
Maintenance and Storage:
• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are tightened firmly and the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• Do not attempt to repair the equipment
yourself unless you have been trained
to do so. Any work not specified in
these instructions is to be carried out
only by customer service centres that
we have authorised.
• Keep the equipment in a dry location
and out of reach of children.
• Handle the equipment with care. Keep
tools sharp and clean, in order to fa-
cilitate better and safer work. Follow
the maintenance instructions.
• Wear protective gloves when changing
the cutting device.