Operators Manual

English-9
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Driving on Slopes
Driving on slopes is one of the operations where the
risk of the driver losing control of the machine or of it
overturning is the greatest; this can result in serious
injury or death. All slopes demand extra care. If you
cannot reverse up a slope or if you feel unsure, do not
mow it.
Do as follows
• Remove obstacles such as stones, tree branches,
etc.
• Mow up and down, not side-to-side.
• Never drive the machine on terrain that slopes more
than 15°.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If the tyres
start to slip, stop the blades and drive slowly down
the slope.
• Always drive evenly and slowly on slopes.
• Make no sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid unnecessary turns on slopes, and if it proves
necessary, turn slowly and gradually downward, if
possible.
• Watch out for and avoid driving over furrows, holes,
and bumps. It is easier for the machine to overturn
on uneven ground. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Drive slowly. Do not turn the wheel sharply.
• Be extra cautious with any additional equipment,
which can alter the machine’s stability.
• Do not mow near verges, ditches, or banks. The
machine can suddenly overturn if one wheel comes
over the edge of a steep slope or a ditch, or if an
edge gives way.
• Do not mow wet grass. It is slippery, and tyres can
lose their grip so that the machine skids.
• Try not to stabilise the machine by putting a foot on
the ground.
• When cleaning under the machine, it may never be
driven near verges or ditches.
Children
• Serious accidents may occur if you fail to be on
guard for children in the vicinity of the machine.
Children are often attracted to the machine and
mowing. Never assume that children will stay put
where you last saw them.
• Keep children away from the mowing area and
under close supervision by another adult.
6003-004
Mow upwards and downwards on slopes, not sideways
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do not drive down slopes with the unit raised.
8010-054
Be extra cautious when driving on slopes
8010-057
Never allow children to operate the machine