Operator Manual

SAFETY
BLUEBIRD-9
Operating
Do not use the machine on grades of more than •
20°. We recommend working across slopes rather
than up and down. This will yield a more even
result. Do not leave the machine standing on a
slope unattended.
Do not use the machine if you are tired, if you •
have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking other
drugs or medication that can affect your vision,
judgment or co-ordination.
Never use the machine indoors or in spaces •
lacking proper ventilation.
Do not use the machine on any surface other than •
grass.
Make sure you have a proper foothold when using •
the machine, particularly when backing. Walk,
don’t run. Never work on wet grass. Poor traction
may cause you to slip.
Keep your hands and feet •
away from moving parts.
Keep your hands and feet •
away from the work tools.
Slow down and be •
especially careful on
slopes. Make sure to
run the machine in the
recommended direction
on slopes. Be careful when working close to
sudden changes in level.
Smoking, open ames or sparks in the vicinity of •
the machine are strictly forbidden. Gasoline is
extremely ammable and carelessness in handling
can result in personal injury or re.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or •
into anything. If necessary, make repairs before
beginning again.
Whatever happens, you should always park the •
machine on even ground, disengage the drive,
turn off the engine and wait until all moving parts
have stopped before leaving the operating position
behind the machine.
WARNING!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals considered
to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. The engine emits
carbon monoxide, which is a colorless,
poisonous gas. Do not use the machine
in enclosed spaces.
Movement/Transport
Turn off the engine and allow it to cool at least 2 •
minutes before transport.
Be careful and use safe lifting and moving •
techniques when loading/unloading the machine.
Fasten the machine properly in place with •
approved fasteners, such as tension belts, chains
or rope. Always check that you are in compliance
with applicable trafc regulations before
transporting the machine.
Storage
Allow the engine to cool before storing the •
machine. Never store the machine near a open
ame.
Store the machine with the fuel valve closed.•
Store the machine and fuel in such a way that •
there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can
come in contact with ames or sparks from
electrical machines, electric engines, relays,
switches, boilers or similar.
Store the machine in a locked space away •
from children and adults untrained in use of the
machine.
Children
Serious accidents can occur if you fail to be on guard
for children in the vicinity of the machine.
Never assume that children will stay put where you
last saw them.
Keep children away from the machine.•
Keep children away from the work area and under •
close supervision by another adult.
Keep an eye out and shut off the machine if •
children enter the work area.
Never allow children to operate the machine.•
Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees •
or other objects that block your view.