IBEA IB 642 HD Guide

Safety and operation instruction
IB 842 HD
IB 642 HD
IB 942 HD

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1. USEOFTHEMANUAL............................................................................pag. 4
2. NOTICE ON THE MACHINE..................................................................pag. 5
3. TECHNICALDATA.....................................................................................pag. 8
4. LIFTINGANDTRANSPORTATION...........................................................pag. 9
5. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE..........................................................pag. 10
6. CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS.......................................................pag. 12
7. ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS FOR THEFRONT SUPPORT
WITH WHEELS.........................................................................................pag.14
8. SAFETY INFORMATION
A) GENERALINSTRUCTIONS..............................................................pag.15
B) TRAINING..........................................................................................pag.15
C) PREPARATION.................................................................................pag. 15
D) WORKINGUSE.................................................................................pag.16
E) AFTERWORK...................................................................................pag.17
9. TRANSPORTATIONOFTHEMACHINE.................................................pag.18
10. SAFETYSYSTEMSANDGUARDS.........................................................pag.19
11. OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIEDOUTBEFORE SWITCHINGON........pag.19
12. STARTING AND DRIVING THE FLAIL MOWER..................................pag. 20
13. CUTTING TIPS......................................................................................pag. 22
14. CHECKS
A) TYRE PRESSURE............................................................................pag. 23
B) CABLECONTROL ADJUSTMENT....................................................pag.24
C) BRAKESADJUSTMENT...................................................................pag. 26
D)BELTREPLACEMENTANDADJUSTMENT.......................................pag.29
E) CHECKING ANDREPLACINGTHEFLAILS.....................................pag.32
F) SHARPENINGTHEFLAILS.................................................................pag.33
G)CHECKINGANDREPLACINGTHETRANSMISSIONOIL.......................pag.34
15. MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE............................................................pag.35
16. CLEANINGTHEMACHINE....................................................................pag.36
17. SEASONALLONG-TERMSTORAGEPERIODS......................................pag.36
18. DECOMMISSIONINGANDSCRAPPING................................................pag.37
19. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE......................................................................pag.37
20. CE MARKING........................................................................................pag. 38
21. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................pag.39
Enclosure 1. NOTES
Enclosure 2. Declaration of Conformity
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CONTENTS

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Operating and Safety Instruction
FLAIL MOWER
FOREWORD
This machinemayonlybe utilizedforthepurposeforwhich itwasdesigned,i.e.agricultural
use, for the cutting of shoots, grass and brushwood.
Any other use other than that stated, not covered or deducible from this Manual and the
enclosed Engine Manual is "PROHIBITED".
Failure to comply with instructions in this Manual and in the Engine Manual releases the
manufacturer from all liability, in particular for any damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use, through negligence, superficial interpretation or flagrant disregard for the
safety requirements herein.
Get your dealer to explain how to use the machine in optimum safety conditions.
Alwaysperformthechecksas prescribedhereinbeforeeachworksessionwiththemachine.
Should any information given in the following pages be unclear or not straightfor-ward
please contact the manufacturer directly.
1. USE OF THE MANUAL
This Manual consists of numbered pages and enclosures featured in the list of contents.
Before operating the machinethe usermust read the instructionsin the Operator's Manual
caRefully as well as those of the Engine Manual enclosed.
Use of the flail mower by more than one operator (individually), means that they must
have carefully read the Operator's Manual and the Engine Manual before using it.
The aforementioned manuals form an integral part of the machine and must therefore be
kept intact and ingood condition, in aknown, easily accessible placefor theentire working
life of the machine, even if the flail mower is passed on to another owner. The purpose of
these manuals is to provide the information necessary for the safe and competent use of
the product. In the instance of wear or purely for a greater technical working knowledge,
the manufacturer may be contacted directly. The Notes Section at the end of the Flail
mower Manual is for the addition of any complementary notes.
In this Manual all safety information appears in special boxes headed “WARNING”.
WARNING
This heading is used to draw the user's attention to hazardous areas or moving parts of
the machine. It is also used in instances where failure to comply with the instructions given
may result in injury to persons and animals or damage to property.

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2. NOTICE ON THE MACHINE
The symbols affixed to the machine serving to warn of danger during its use and
maintenance are as follows:
THE USER MUST READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDED
DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN
OUTWARDS. KEEPA SAFE DISTANCE
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE ENGINE SPARK PLUG.
DANGER OF HAND INJURY. SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE

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DANGER OF CRUSHING. KEEPA SAFE DISTANCE
DANGER OF INJURY TO BOTH UPPERAND LOWER LIMBS.
DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET INSIDE THE CUTTING
ELEMENT WHILE IN MOTION
DANGER OF GETTING CAUGHT UP IN ROTATING PARTS.
DO NOT PUT HANDS IN THE ROTATING PARTS
DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN OUTWARDS.
SAFETY GOGGLES MUST BE WORN

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EAR DO NOTALLOW CHILDREN NEAR THE MACHINE
WHEN IN OPERATION.MUFFS MUST BE WORN
CAUTION: HOT PARTS. DANGER OF BURNS. FIRE HAZARD
Thesymbolsaffixedtothemachineservetowarnofdangerduringitsuseand maintenance.
Itisvitallyimportanttounderstandthemeaningofthedangernoticesandallmessagesshould
bekeptinlegiblecondition.Intheinstanceofwearthesenoticesshouldbereplacedand use
ofthemachine suspendedwhilewithoutsuch notices.
The operator is advised to observe the warnings given on the affixed notices.

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3. TECHNICALDATAOF FLAIL MOWER
MODEL: IB 642HD - IB 842HD - IB942HD
ENGINE: petrol GX270 - GX390 - GX390
ENGINE CAPACITY (kW): 6.0 - 8.2 - 8.2
ENGINE FILTER: inoil bath
WORKING WIDTH (cm): 60 - 75 - 75
CUTTING HEIGHT: adjustable 20 - 80 mm
CUTTING SYSTEM: 32 - 40-48 flail rotor
SPEED GEARS: 4 forward gears –2 reverse gears
TRASMISSION: mechanical
GEARS: inoil bath
SPEED: forward (1) 1,2 km/h (2) 2,1 km/h
(3) 2,6 km/h (4) 4,5 km/h
reverse (1) 1,2 km/h (2) 2,6 km/h
WHEEL RELEASE MECHANISM: mechanical
START: recoil
SERVICE BRAKE : onwheel transmission
ROTOR BRAKE : on rotor drive
HANDLEBARS: heightand side-adjustable
TRACK: 160x60x26
SIZE L x W x H (mm): 1780 x 720 x 1040
WEIGHT (kg): 233 - 258 - 268
ACOUSTIC PRESSURE, measured according to EN 12733 : 85 dBA
ACOUSTIC POWER, measured according to EN 12733 : LWA96 dBA
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY K 1 dB(A )
HANDLEBAR VIBRATION ( EN 12 733) AW : 2,70 m/s²
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY U 1,4 m/s²
Environmental conditions
Unless otherwise stated at the time ofordering it is understood that the machine isto work
normally in the environmental conditions covered by the following points.
Environmental conditions other than those described may cause mechanical breakage
resulting in the creation of dangerous situations for persons.

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ALTITUDE
The altitude of the place in which the machine is to be used must not exceed 1500 m
above sea level.
TEMPERATURE
Minimumambient temperature: -5°C
Maximum ambient temperature:+50°C
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
The electrical equipment will function correctly in atmospheric conditions with a relative
humidity up to 50% at a temperature of 40°C and at 90% with a temperature up to 20°C
(without condensate).
ATMOSPHERE WITH RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE
The standard machine herein described is not designed to work inexplosive atmospheres
or in those with risk of fire.
4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION
All material is carefully checked by the manufacturer before shipping. The flail mower is
delivered in a wooden crate or cardboard box with the front support with wheels
disassembled.
Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has not been damaged during transit and
that the packaging has not been tampered or any parts removed. Report any damage or
missing parts immediately to the driver and the manufacturer with photographic
documentation.
After assembling the front support with wheels and the safety bar as per the instructions
given in paragraph 7 of this manual, the machine may be moved on its own wheels.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by transportation of the machine
after its delivery.
WARNING
Extreme care must be taken during handling to prevent overturning. Avoid steep gradi-
ents to prevent loss of control. Make sure that there are no persons present within the
danger area.

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5. MAINPARTSOFTHEMACHINE
The machine consists of the following main parts:
A - FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
B - ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER
C - PINS TO BLOCK/RELEASE THE FRONT WHEELS
D - FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
E - RIGHT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
E1 - LEFT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
F - ENGINE
G - FRONT WHEELS
H - FRONT GUARD
I - CUTTING HEIGHTADJUSTMENT LEVER
L - HANDLEBAR HEIGHTADJUSTMENT LEVER
M - ON/OFF SWITCH (1/0)
N - GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE
O - SLOW/FAST SPEED SELECTOR HANDLE

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Figure 2
Figure 1

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6. CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
A) FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
This lever only has two positions:engage and disengage. Lowering the lever engages the
clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch.The service brake is connected tothis lever.
Thebrakeoperatesautomatically whentheclutch is disengaged.
B) ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER
This is used to adjust the number of engine revolutions according to the operations to be
carried out. Hence at switch on the lever will be positioned on the minimumsetting whilst
during work operations it will be positioned as required by use.
D) FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
Thisisused toengage anddisengagerotarymovementoftheflailholderrotor.Loweringthe
leverengagesthe clutchandreleasing itdisengagestheclutch.Theflail brakeisconnected
to this lever, so the brake operates automatically when the lever is released and the rotor
stopswithin a few seconds.
WARNING
The flail rotor rotates at high speed if the engine is running and the flail clutch is engaged,
regardless ofthe positionof the forward clutch.
E and E1) RIGHT AND LEFT WHEEL RELEASE LEVERS
These make directional changes easier duringforward movement or manoeuvring of the
machine.
Theselevershavea 2-stepfunction:
a) When operated at their half stroke, thewheels are disengaged .
b) Whenoperateduntil theend of theirstroke, the wheel brake is engaged.
WARNING
Neveruse the release leversinstead ofthe forwardclutchcontrollever sincerelease of the
two wheel release levers at the same time automatically disengages the service brake,
thus overriding its safety function. This precaution must be observed particularly when
working onsteep banks.
G) FRONT WHEELS
Thesearethefrontsupportforthemachineandtheyareinvolvedincuttingheightadjustment.
C) PINS TO BLOCK/RELEASE THE FRONT WHEELS
Thefront wheelscanturnfreely whenthepinsareinthedisengaged position.
Whenthepinsare engagedinplaceon theforksupportingthewheel,thefrontwheelswill
only movein onedirection. Operate the flail mower withthe pinsengaged whenworkingon
slopes toprevent the risk of slipping.
WARNING
Before changing direction,release thepins todisengage thefront wheels

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I) CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
This lever serves to adjust the cutting height. Warning: if the cutting height is set too low
the following undesirable consequences may occur:
-foreign objects such as stones, etc., may be thrown outwards
-dirt and mud may accumulate inside the rotor guard, thus impeding regular discharge
of cut grass.
-premature flail wear and possible breakage of the same.
L) HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT LEVER
Thehandlebars can be adjusted both vertically andlaterally tosuit theuserand the working
conditions.Setthehandlebarsat userhipheight.
M) ON SWITCH
Two-positionswitch:
(1)forstartingtheengine
(0)forswitchingofftheengine
N) GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE
This handleisusedto selectthe gearsofthemachine.
The numbered positions indicate the gear settings (1st - 2nd - Reverse ) and the letter N
indicates the neutral gear.
O) SLOW/FAST SPEED SELECTOR HANDLE
This handleisused toselectthe speed ofthe machine(slow/fast).Used in conjunction
with the gear selector handle (Fig.2 Ref.N) itoffers 4forwardgearsand2reverse gears.
WARNING
WARNING
Be sure to set the handle positions correctly (Fig. 2 Ref. N and O), making sure that the
handles are correctly engaged; if they are not, engage the forward clutch lever
momentarily (Fig. 1 Ref. A) so that the speed setting engages correctly.
The above operation may prove particularly useful during the machine’s first working
hours.
WHEN WORKING ON GRADIENTS ONLY USE THE SLOW SPEED BY KEEPING
THE SLOW/FAST CONTROL HANDLE IN THE „SLOW”POSITION ( Fig. 2)
WARNING
Beforeoperating theslow/fast speedhandle (Fig. 2Ref. O),the gearselector handle
(Fig. 2Ref. N)should be put into neutral gear (N).Thenselect thedesired gear.
H) FRONT GUARD
The front guard (Fig. 1 Ref. H) opens or closes automatically according to the amount of
grass to be cut.Use of the machine with the guard left open is strictly prohibited. This may
causetheoutward projectionof objects.
The guardmay onlybesetin theopen positionduring flail replacementoperationswith the
machineswitchedoff.

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Figure 3
Before switching on ensure that the machine has been fully assembled correctly.
7. ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONSFORTHEHANDLEBARSAND
FRONTSUPPORT WITHWHEELS
The flailmowerisdeliveredwiththehandlebarsandfrontsupportwithwheelsdisassembled.
Remove the cardboard packaging or crate(to be disposed of in an appropriate manner, in
accordancewithcurrent regulationsinforce).
To assemble, proceed as follows :
§Liftthehandlebarand insertitinthe supportshowninFig. 3ref. B.Thenfit thescrewstay
(Fig. 3ref. C)through the relativeholesand secureit onboth sidesusing thescrews and
washers provided.
§Positionthesupportwithfrontwheelsandconnecttheheightadjustmentpiece (Fig.3ref.
D)usingthescrewandwasherprovided.Fixitto bothsidesofthebonnetaswellusingthe
screws, washers and spacers provided, as shown in Fig. 3 ref.A.
§Fix the safety bar ( Fig.3 ref. E ) to the special holes on the two front sides of the wheel
supportusingthescrews,washers andnutsprovided.

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8. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using the flail mower it is essential that the operator has understood the warnings,
do’sand don’tsand precautionarymeasuresgivenin thismanual andintheenginemanual:
the prevention of injury to the operator, third parties, animals or objects directly depends
on observance of these instructions.
A) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
§Use of the flail mower for purposes other than those envisaged is strictly prohibited.
§Climbing aboard and/or riding on the flail mower is strictly prohibited.
§Tampering with the safety systems and guards is strictly prohibited.
§Modifications to devices/components not envisaged by the manufacturer are strictly
prohibited.
§The electrical parts of the engine must be protected at all times.
B) TRAINING
§Read the Operator’s Manual and the Engine Manual before using the machine.
§Use of the machine by minors under the age of 16 years or by persons without the
necessary psychological and physical capabilities is forbidden.
§Do not use the machine near other persons or within enclosed areas.
§The placing of hands, other parts of the body and clothing in the moving parts of the
machine is prohibited.
§It is forbidden to approach the moving parts.
§Before carrying out any inspection or servicing operations make sure that the engine
has been switched off and the spark plug wire removed.
C) PREPARATION
§Make sure that the working area around the machine is free of obstacles and has
sufficient lighting.
§Before switching on the enginemake surethere are no persons, animals orvehicles in
the vicinity.
§Beforeswitching on the enginemake surethat both engagement levers (forward clutch
controllever-Fig.1Ref.Aandflailclutchcontrollever- Fig.1Ref.D)areinthedisengaged
position(released);theservicebrakewillbeonautomatically; thenplacethegearhandle
in neutral (seeFig. 2Ref.N )
§Before switching on the machine make sure that the screws, fixing elements and
protection devices are in place and that the affixed notices are legible.
§Then: Make sure that the wheel fixing bolts have been tightened fully.
§Secureall flail nuts andfixingboltstopreventtheir loss duringworkoperations. Replace
any old or worn flails.
§The guardin frontof the flails( Fig. 1 Ref. H)must always be closed whilethe machine
is in use.
§When switchingon the enginecheck the position of thevarious control levers(see the
section on “Controls and adjustments”).
§Supervise the clothing of personnel operating the machine: a long-sleeved jacket with
close-fitting cuffs, long, close-fitting trousers, heavy-duty footwear, and a protective
cap or helmet should be worn.Avoid wearing loose-tailed clothing, unbuttoned jackets
or torn, undone or partially zipped up items to prevent them from being caught up in
the moving parts.
§Safety goggles and ear protection devices must be worn. Safety gloves must also be
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§Do not switch on and operate the flail mower in enclosed areas since the engine gives
off carbon monoxide fumes which are colourless, odourless, tasteless and extremely
dangerous.
§Take care when handling fuel. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapours explosive :
-Only use an approved container.
-Take care not to remove fuel caps or top up the tank with the engine running.
-Allow the engine to cool before proceeding with fuel-filling operations.
-Do not smoke during this operation.
-Never fill the machine with fuel in an indoor ambient.
-It is advisable to use a wide funnel to prevent spillage of fuel on the engine and on
other surfaces of the flail mower.
-Ifanyfuel is spilleddo notattempttoswitch onthe engine;simply movethe machine
away from the area of spillage before switching on.
-After filling up with fuel reposition and screw the fuel tank cap right down.
§Do not rest the flail mower or the fuel container in indoor environments with naked
flames.
D) WORKING USE
§When working keep everyone at a minimum distance of 10 metres from the machine.
§Keep the engine well ventilated and clog-free (materials and other residue) to prevent
damage to the engine and risk of fire. Clean the cooling fan and fins regularly.
Clean the air filter at the same time as well.
§Drive smoothly, avoiding brusque starts, braking and turns.
§Take care not to touch the silencer when hot.
§When reversing make sure there are no children or animals around. Take care not to
get caught up in the moving parts of the machine.
§If a slipping belt causes abnormal noise, smells or overheating, switch off the engine
immediately and check the machine to prevent the outbreak of fire and damage to the
transmission.
§The rotating flails are extremely dangerous. Keep away fromthe rotor guard when the
flails are in motion. Do not help the grass into the housing using hands or feet and do
not allow anyone to stand either in front of the machine or in its direction of travel.
WARNING
During work operations the grass is shredded and expelled by the machine. However, if
the grass is damp it tends to build up inside the flail housing, thus leading to the incorrect
feeding of the grass to be cut. The result is that even on short grass the engine may tend
to cut out. Remove the build-up of grass inside the housing (with the engine switched off)
using a stick of wood, or wait until the grass dries out before resuming cutting. If during
work operations the engine tends to stop due to overloading, either a slower gear must be
used or the cutting height must be increased, or else only part of the machine working
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§When working in a stony or obstacle-riddled area try to remove as many objects as
possible before commencing cutting. Then workat a greater cutting height than usual.
WARNING
Stones and other objects may be thrown outwards in direction of the operator or of other
persons in the vicinity. Keep at a safe distance from persons, animals and objects.
§If the cutting mechanism accidentally comes into contact with an object (stump or
stone), switch off the engine and carry out the following operations:
-Inspect the damage.
-Do not attempt to repair it if unskilled to do so.
-Check that no parts have come loose.
§Do not use the machine if it does not work properly or is broken: seek authorized
service.
§It is strictly prohibited to leave the flail mower running whilst unsupervised.
§It is strictly prohibited to transport the machine with the engine running. When loading
the machine onto a vehicle, the inclination of the ramps must not exceed 15°.
WARNING
EXERCISE CAUTION WITH GRADIENTS . Danger of machine overturning.
§Given its outdoor use, it is advisable not to use the flail mower when it is raining.
§The area next to the engine exhaust may reach a high temperature.
WARNING
Danger of burns.
§Do not go near water fountains or precipices and do not cross narrow bridges during
work operations to prevent the risk of falling.
§Do not work on steep banks with gradients in excess of 10°.
§Take special care on steep banks; avoid working upstreamof the machine so as not to
run the risk of slipping under it, particularly when the ground is wet.
§Avoid working on the shoulder, between flat ground and a steep bank. The machine
may skid or slip.
§In the instance ofdifficulty or emergency stopsimply release the forwardclutch control
and flail rotor levers.
§Work on flat ground for the utmost safety.
E) AFTER USE
§Before moving away from the machine, place the gear handle in neutral (Fig. 2 Ref.N)
andswitchoffthe enginebymovingthe switch(Fig.2 Ref.M)to the0 position.
§For greater safety shut off the feed cock (Fig. 4).

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9. TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE
LOADING AND UNLOADING FROM AVEHICLE
§Fortransportation itis preferabletousea vehiclewithanopen bed.
§Choose firm, flat ground.
§Switch offthevehicle’signition, put into reverse gear,pull on thehand brakeand block
the tyres with chocks to prevent accidental movement of the vehicle.
WARNING
Raise the flail mower cutting unit to maximum height to prevent danger of
its catching the ramp edges
§Do not stand in front of the machine
§Firmly hook the loading ramps onto the vehicle bed.
Use stable load ramps with a non-slip surface strong enough to take the weight of the
machine.
The inclination of the ramps must not exceed 15°.
Recommended length : at least 31/2times the vehicle bed’s height from the ground.
Recommended width : to be chosen according to the trackwidth ofthe machine
§Proceed with the loading of the machine, manoeuvring it carefully. Setthe accelerator
lever atminimum(Fig.1Ref.B),the gearhandle(Fig.2Ref.N)tothe 1st gearsettingand
theFAST/SLOW speedhandle in slowposition.
§Usingthe handleasshownin Figure2Ref.N, engagetheforwardgearfor loading,orthe
reversegearfor unloading.
§Duringloading/unloadingoperationson therampsavoidoperatingthe flail clutch(Fig. 1
Ref. D), the speed andgear handles (Fig. 2 Ref. Nand O), and theright and left wheel
release levers (Fig. 1 Ref. E and E1) because such actions may prove extremely
dangerous.
§Line the front wheels up with the centre of the loading ramps.
§Takecarewhenthemachinepasses fromtheloadingramps tothevehiclebed,because
a shift in balance occurs.
§Onceloaded, turnofftheengine usingthe relative switch(Fig.2Ref.M), makesurethat
the service brake has automatically come into operation upon release of the forward
clutchcontrollevers(Fig.1Ref.A),blockthemachinewheelsusingchocks andfirmlytie
themachinetothevehicle.

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10. DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY AND GUARD SYSTEMS
WARNING
The safety devices must never be tampered with. It is necessary to understand how they
work andsafeguard their efficiency andcorrectoperation. In theinstance of doubt, prob-
lems or malfunction contact your dealer.
FORWARD CONTROL AND FLAIL MOVEMENT LEVERS
When released both of these levers instantly disengage the transmission connected to
them, thus automatically engaging their respective brakes, hence the machine service
brake in the first case and flail rotor rotation in the second.
In this way they act as safety devices.
In the instance of difficulty or sudden emergency, the quick release of these levers will
return them to their standard position (raised).
FRONT GUARD
The front guard (Fig. 1 Ref. H) opens or closes automatically according to the amount of
grass to be cut. Use of the machine with the guard left open is strictly prohibited. This may
cause the outward projection of objects.
The guard may onlybe set in theopen position during flail replacement operations with the
machineswitchedoff.
11. OPERATIONSTOBECARRIEDOUTBEFORESWITCHINGON
Position the flail moweroutdoors onsufficiently firm,flat soil.Read theinstructions provided
bytheenginemanufacturerintherelativemanualandfollowthemcarefully topreventsituations
arisingwhichmayendangereitherpersonsorthe machine.
Then check:
-the state of the flails by inspecting them;
-that all the screws are tightened, particularly those securing the flails;
-that the guards and safety devices are securely tightened.
-that therearenopersonsinthevicinity.
- thatthepinsforblocking/releasingthefrontwheelsareintheproperposition,asdescribed
insectionCof “ControlsandAdjustments”.
Duringoperationdonotallowpersonsnearthemachine, especiallychildren.Theoperatoris
responsiblefor anyharmdonepersons in the working areaofthe machine.
OIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Beforeswitchingon the engine check the oil level and top up, ifnecessary,
whilekeepingitina horizontal position.Donotoverfill.
Use of ahigh-gradedetergent oilis recommended(refer tothe enclosedenginemanual).
FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
Use of fresh, cleanlead-free petrolis advised.
WARNING
It is advisable to consult the engine manual before swithcing on the machine

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12. STARTINGANDDRIVINGTHEFLAILMOWER
The machine can be switched on once all the aforementioned preliminary operations
have been carried out.
§Place the feed cock in the OPEN position (direction shown by the arrow, Fig. 4).
§Bring the choke to the CLOSED position for a cold start (direction shown by the arrow,
Fig. 4a).
§Set the accelerator lever at the minimum position.
§Grip the engine pull lead handle ( Fig. 4b ) and pull gently until you feel the “bite”, then
pull on the lead sharply to overcome the pressure, prevent kickback and switch on the
engine. Repeat the procedure, if necessary, with the accelerator lever in
INTERMEDIATE position. Once the engine is running, set the accelerator in the
MINIMUM position and gently return the choke to the OPEN position (Fig. 4a).
Cleaning of the machine is recommended after use (see the section “Cleaning the
machine”).
Figure 4 Figure 4a
Figure 4b