Makita ELM3300 Operator's Manual

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norme di sicurezza

20SAFETY REGULATIONSTO BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controlsand the proper use of the equipment. Learn how to stop theengine quickly.2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it wasdesigned, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other usecan be hazardous, causing injury or damage to people and/orproperty.3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruc-tions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict theage of the operator.4) Never use the lawnmower:– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby;– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that canaffect his ability to react and concentrate.5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for acci-dents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and longtrousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot orwearing open sandals.2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to beused and remove all objects which may be thrown by themachine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones,sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.).3) Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condi-tion of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting assem-bly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged bladesand screws in sets to preserve balance.4) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards(grass-catcher or stone-guard).5) WARNING: DANGER! Damp and electricity do not gotogether:– cables must be handled and wired when dry– never allow contact between an electric socket or cable witha wet area (puddles or damp grass);– connections between cables and sockets must be of thewaterproof type. Only use extension cables with moulded-onwaterproof or approved sockets available commercially.– power the machine using a residual current device (RCDResidual Current Device) with max. 30 mA tripping current.6) The power supply cables must not be of lower quality than theH05RN-F or H05VV-F type with minimum cross-section size of1.5 mm2 and max. 25 m long.7) Attach the cable onto the cable clamp before starting themachine.8) The permanent wiring of any electrical device to the mainsmust be carried out by a qualified electrician, in accordancewith electrical regulations in force. Incorrect wiring maycause severe injury or death.1) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.2) Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass or in the rain.3) Never go over the electric cable with the lawnmower.While cutting, the cable should always be pulled behind thelawnmower and always from the area of grass already cut. Usethe cable clamp as described in this manual to prevent the cablefrom disconnecting by accident. Ensure that it is properly insert-ed without forcing into the power socket.4) Never pull the lawnmower by its power cable or pull thecable to remove the plug. Do not expose the cable to sourcesof heat or let it come in contact with oil, solvents or sharpobjects.5) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.6) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled alongby the lawnmower.7) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.8) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.C) OPERATIONB) PREPARATIONA) TRAININGGB 9) Do not mow on slopes that are too steep.10) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmowertowards you.11) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for trans-portation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and whentransporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.12) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or with-out safety devices, such as the stone-guard and/or grass-catch-ers, in place.13) On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch beforestarting the engine.14) Start the engine carefully, following the instructions andkeeping feet well away from the blade.15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching on the engineunless it is strictly necessary for start-up. In this case, do not tiltit more than is strictly necessary and only lift the part furthestaway from the operator. Check that both hands are positionedcorrectly before lowering the lawnmower.16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is run-ning.18) Stop the engine and disconnect the power supply cable:– before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck orbefore unclogging the chute;– before checking, cleaning or working on lawnmower;– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for dam-age and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn-mower;– if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally, find and removethe cause of the vibration immediately;– whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended.– when transporting the equipment.19) Stop the engine:– every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.– before adjusting the grass cutting height.20) When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the rotat-ing blade. This distance is the length of the handle.1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipmentis in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential forsafety and performance.2) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the lawnmower, especially theengine, free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leavecontainers with grass cuttings in rooms.3) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wearand deterioration.4) Periodically check the electric cables and replace them ifthey are damaged or if the insulation has been damaged.Never touch a badly insulated cable if it still connected to thepower supply. Remove the cable from the socket before takingany action.5) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling theblade.6) Keep the blade balanced during sharpening. All operationson the blade (dismantling, sharpening, balancing, remountingand/or replacing) require a certain familiarity and special tools.For safety reasons, these jobs are best carried out at a special-ized centre.7) For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with worncables or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and notrepaired. Use genuine spare parts (blades should alwaysbear the symbol ). Parts that are not of the same qualitycan damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safe-ty.1) Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported ortilted you must:- wear strong working gloves;- grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, takingaccount of the weight and its distribution.- use an appropriate number of people for the weight of themachine and the characteristics of the vehicle or the place whereit has to be placed or collected.E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLINGD) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE