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MULCHER 48 S

jcb MULCHER 48, MULCHER 48 S Safety And Operating Manual

Safety and operating manual
Pedestrian Lawnmowers JCB MULCHER 48 - JCB MULCHER 48 S
JCB, SO53 3LE www.JCBDIY.com Customer Helpline 0845 6005526
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
JCB, SO53 3LE www.JCBDIY.com Customer Helpline 0845 6005526
Identification label, main components and symbols
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Identification label
1. Conformity mark according to directive 2006/42/CE
2. Type of machine
3. Weight in kg
4. Operating engine power and speed
5. Acoustic power level according to directive 2000/14/CE
6. Serial number
7. Name and address of manufacturer
8. Article Code
9. Year of manufacture
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Identification of main components
11. Chassis
12. Blade
13. Engine
14. Handle
15. Drive engagement lever
16. Engine brake lever
17. Throttle control
Symbols of safety requirements
Your lawnmower should be used with due care and attention. Symbols have therefore been placed on various parts of the machine to remind you of the main precautions to be taken. Their meaning is explained below. You are also asked to carefully read the safety regulations in the applicable chapter of this handbook.
21. Warning: Read the instruction manual before
using the machine.
22. Beware of thrown objects. Keep other people at
a safe distance whilst working.
23. Warning: Disconnect the spark plug cap and
read the instructions before carrying out any maintenance or repairs.
24. Danger of cutting yourself. Moving blades. Do
not put hands or feet near or under the opening of the cutting plate.
25. Warning! Hot surfaces.
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Safety Regulations - To be followed carefully
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A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting grass. Any other use can be haz­ardous, causing damage to the machine. Examples of improper use may include, but are not limited to: – transport of people, children or animals on the machine; – being transported by the machine; – using the machine to tow or push loads; – using the machine for leaf or debris collection; – using the machine to trim hedges, or for cutting vegetation other than grass; – use of the machine by more than one person; – using the blade on surfaces other than grass.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruc­tions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age 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 can affect his ability to react and concentrate.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for acci­dents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wear­ing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)
3) WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable: – Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. – Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke while refuelling or whenever handling the fuel. – Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. – If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dispersed. – Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.
4) Substitute faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the con­dition of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dan­gerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower.
6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 15°.
9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you.
10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for trans­portation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards.
12) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
13) On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine.
14) Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away from the blade.
15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass.
16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is run­ning.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire: – Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before unclogging the chute; – Before checking, cleaning or working on lawnmower; – After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for dam­age and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn­mower; – If the lawnmower begins to abnormally vibrate (Immediate look for the cause of the vibrations and take for necessary con­trols at a Specialised Centre).
19) Stop the engine: – Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Remove the key from models with electric starters. – Before refuelling. – Before adjusting the grass cutting height.
20) Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn the fuel off when you have finished mowing, following the instructions in the engine handbook.
21) When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the rotating blade. This distance is the length of the handle.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a build­ing where vapour may reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
5) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done out­doors and when the engine is cool.
6) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
7) Keep the blade balanced during sharpening. All operations on the blade (dismantling, sharpening, balancing, remounting and/or replacing) require a certain familiarity and special tools. For safety reasons, these jobs are best carried out at a special­ized centre.
8) For safety reasons, never use the machine when it has worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and impair your safety.
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported or tilted you must: – wear strong working gloves; – grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the weight and its distribution. – use an appropriate number of people for the weight of the machine and the characteristics of the vehicle or the place where it has to be placed or collected.
2) During transport, fasten the machine securely with ropes or chains.
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