001100902C 71505055/ 3 INTRODUCTION EN 1 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Thank you for having chosen one of our products. We hope that you will get complete satisfaction from using your new machine and that it will fully meet all your expectations. This manual has been compiled in order that you may get to know your machine and to be able to use it safely and efficiently. Don’t forget that it forms an integral part of the machine, so keep it handy so that it can be consulted at any time and pass it on to the purchaser if you resell the machine. This new machine of yours has been designed and made in line with current regulations, and is safe and reliable if used for cutting and collecting grass according to the instructions given in this manual (proper usage). Using the machine in any other way or ignoring the instructions for safe usage, maintenance and repair is considered "incorrect usage" which will invalidate the guarantee and the manufacturer will decline all responsibility, placing the blame with the user for any damage or injury to himself or others in such cases. Since the product is continually being improved, you may find slight differences between your machine and the descriptions contained in this manual. Certain modifications can be made to the machine without prior warning and without the obligation to update the manual, although the essential safety and function characteristics will remain unaltered. In case of any doubts, do not hesitate to contact your Retailer. And now enjoy your work! AFTER-SALES SERVICE This manual gives all the necessary instructions for using the machine and the basic maintenance that may be carried out by the user. For any information not contained here, contact your Local Retailer or a Licensed Service Centre. If you wish, your Retailer will be pleased to offer a maintenance programme personalised to your needs. This will enable you to keep your new acquisition in peak performance, maintaining its value. EN 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY ......................................................................................................... 3 Regulations for using the machine safely 2. IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE AND COMPONENTS ........................ 6 Explanations on how to identify the machine and its main components 3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 8 Explanations on how to remove the packing and on how to assemble separated parts 4. CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS ............................................................... 11 Position and functions of all the controls 5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE ....................................................................... 15 Provides indications for working efficiently and safely 5.1 Safety recommendations ........................................................................ 15 5.2 Why the safety devices cut in ................................................................. 15 5.3 Preliminary operations before starting work ........................................... 16 5.4 Using the machine .................................................................................. 19 5.5 Using on slopes ...................................................................................... 25 5.6 Transporting ............................................................................................ 25 5.7 Advice on how to obtain a good cut ........................................................ 26 6. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................ 27 All the information for maintaining the machine in peak efficiency 6.1 Safety recommendations ........................................................................ 27 6.2 Routine maintenance .............................................................................. 28 6.3 Checks and adjustments ........................................................................ 30 6.4 Dismantling and replacement ................................................................ 33 7. TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................. 35 A help in quickly resolving any problems 8. ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST .................................................................... 38 A description of the accessories available for particular types of work 9. SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 39 A summary of the main specifications of your machine SAFETY EN 3 1. SAFETY 1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL This manual describes various versions of the machine, which mainly differ in: – the inclusion of components or accessories which may not be available in some areas; – special equipment fitted. The symbol . highlights all the differences in usage and is followed by the indication of the version that it refers to. The symbol “ . ” makes a reference to ano...