Ransomes Spider I Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Operation manual - Spider ILD015 / 54 rev. 07-01-01-20102.2 MACHINE USAGEThe machine is designed for the mowing of grass on level as well as extremely steep terrain. The mower may beused on dry surface under the following conditions:Maximum slope 24 degrees on well-maintained lawns (gardens, parks tec.) in konformity with EN836+A1+A2.Cutting across a slope – maximum slope 30°.orCutting up & down a slope - maximum slope 35°Cutting across the slope with mower positioned diagonally – maximum slope 40°.All in konformity with EN 745The Spider is a mulching mower for use in the mowing of uncared-for or only occasionally mowed areas. Themower is operated by one person using radio control.The mower may only be operated by authorized persons over 18 years of age both mentally and physically fit,who are familiar with this Safety, Operator’s and Maintenance Manual and all applicable regulations and lawspertaining to work health and safety that need to be observed while operating the mulching mower Spider.2.3 PROHIBITED USEThe mower must not be used on surfaces littered by glass, loose stones, pieces of iron and other foreign objects thatcan either be thrown by the blades during mowing or damage the mower.The mower must not be used on slopes exceeding 20 degrees when wet or foggy as the climbing ability and mowerstability are adversely influenced by poor ground adhesion.Do not use the mower to mow uncared-for or only occasionally mowed surfaces where other people, children oranimals can be found within 20 m (65 ft.) from the mower/mowed area.Do n ot u se th e m ower unless you a re p roperly a cquainted w ith the te rrain a nd m ainly w ith th eoccurrence of undesired terrain irregularities, stumps, swamps, pits and poor load bearing soil.The mower must not be used as a towing/transporting device or as means of transporting persons.It is prohibited to drive the mower on public thoroughfares.It is prohibited to increase the engine revolutions or the engine performance above the limits specified by the manufacturer.It is also prohibited to make any other modifications to the machine construction or to the engine setup. The manufacturerdoes not bear any liability for damage or injury resulting from such modifications.