Safety Instructions; Operating Instructions; Safety Signs; Starting The Engine - Jacobsen CG2 Serie Manual De Seguridad, Funcionamiento Y Mantenimiento

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This safety symbol indicates important safety
messages in this manual. When you see this symbol,
be alert to the possibility of injury, carefully read the
message that follows, and inform other operators.
3.1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• Ensure that the instructions in this book are
read and fully understood.
• No person should be allowed to operate
this machine unless they are fully
acquainted with all the controls and the
safety procedures.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use this machine.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
3.2

SAFETY SIGNS

• It is essential all safety labels are kept
legible, if they are missing or illegible they
must be replaced. If any part of the machine
is replaced and it originally carried a safety
label, a new label must be affixed to the
replacement part. New safety labels are
obtainable from Ransomes dealers.
3.3

STARTING THE ENGINE

• Before starting the engine check that the
brakes are applied, drives are in neutral,
guards are in position and intact, and
bystanders are clear of the machine.
• Do not run the engine in a building without
adequate ventilation.
3.4

DRIVING THE MACHINE

• Before moving the machine, check to
ensure that all parts are in good working
order, paying particular attention to brakes,
tyres, steering and the security of cutting
blades.
• Replace faulty silencers, mow only in
daylight or good artificial light
• Always observe the Highway Code both on
and off the roads. Keep alert and aware at
all times. Watch out for traffic when
crossing or near roadways.
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SAFETY AND OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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Stop the blades rotating before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
Remember that some people are deaf or
blind and that children and animals can
be unpredictable.
Keep travelling speeds low enough for an
emergency stop to be effective and safe
at all times, in any conditions.
Remove or avoid obstructions in the area
to be cut, thus reducing the possibility of
injury to yourself and/or bystanders.
When reversing, take special care to
ensure that the area behind is clear of
obstructions and/or bystanders. DO NOT
carry passengers.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their
property.
When the machine is to be parked, stored
or left unattended, lower the cutting
means unless the transport locks are
being used.
While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
Check the grass catcher frequently for
wear or deterioration. After striking a
foreign object. Inspect. the lawnmower
for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment.
If the machine starts to vibrate
abnormally, check immediately.

TRANSPORTING

Ensure that the cutting units are securely
fastened in the transport position. Do not
transport with cutting mechanism
rotating.
Drive the machine with due consideration
of road and surface conditions, inclines
and local undulations.
Sudden decelerating or braking can
cause the rear wheels to lift.
Remember that the stability of the rear of
the machine is reduced as the fuel is
used.
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