
agria Power Hoe 1000 9
1. Safety Instructions
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Beware of coasting tools.Before you
start anymaintenanceorrepair onthem,
waituntil tools havecome to a complete
stop.
Riding on the machine during operation
is not permitted.
Mounted or trailed attachments and
loads/weights affect the machine’s driv-
ing, steering, braking, and tipping char-
acteristics.Therefore, ensurethatsteer-
ing and braking functions are sufficient.
Match operating speed to conditions.
Donotchangesettingsofgovernor.High
engine speed increases risk of acci-
dents.
Working Area and Danger Zone
The user is liable to third parties work-
ing within the machine’s working range.
Staying in the danger zone is not per-
mitted.
Check the immediate surroundings of
the machine before you start it. Watch
out for children and animals.
Before you start work, clear the area
from any foreign object. During opera-
tion,always watchoutfor further objects
and remove them in time.
Foroperationinenclosedareas,ensure
that a safety distance is kept to enclo-
sures to prevent damage to tools.
Operation and Safety Devices
Before you start the engine
Become familiar with the devices and
operating elements and their functions.
Above all, learn how to shut off the en-
ginequicklyandsafelyinan emergency.
Ensure that all protective devices are
mounted and positioned to provide pro-
tection.
Starting the engine
Donot start engineinclosed rooms.The
carbon monoxide contained in the ex-
haust fume is extremely toxic when in-
haled.
When starting the engine, do not step
in front of the power hoe and the attach-
ment.
Operation
Never leave the operator’s position at
thesteering handle while the powerhoe
is at work.
Never adjust the handles during work –
danger!
During operation keep a distance to the
machine as defined by the length of the
steering handle, especially when you
turn the machine.
Riding on the machine during operation
or in transport is not permitted.
In case of blockages in the attachment,
shutoffthe engine and clean the attach-
ment with an appropriate tool.
In case of damage to the power hoe or
to the attachment, immediately shut off
the engine and have it repaired.
If steering causes problems, immedi-
ately bring the power hoe to a halt and
shutit off.Havethemalfunctionrepaired
without delay.
To preventthe machine from slipping on
slopes make sure it is secured by an-
other person using a bar or a rope.This
person must be located at a higher po-
sitionthan the vehicleat asafe distance
from the attachment at work.
If possible, always work at right angle
to the slope.