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 6.2  SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and 

check that the results correspond to 

those outlined on the tables.

  Always carry out the 

safety checks before use.

 6.2.1  General check

Object

Result

Hand grips (Fig. 

1.E; Fig. 1.F).

Clean, dry and fixed 

firmly to the machine.

Cutting means 

guard (Fig. 1.D).

Correctly and securely fit 

to the machine, not worn/

deteriorated or damaged.

Harness connection 

point (Fig. 1.I).

Correctly positioned.

Screws on the machine 

and the cutting means.

Correctly tightened 

(not loose).

Cutting means (Fig. 

1.C.1; Fig. 1.C.2).

Clean, not damaged 

or worn.

Metal blade (if fitted) 

(Fig. 1.C.2).

Sharp.

Battery (Fig. 1.K)

No damage to the casing, 

no liquid leakage.

Cooling air 

ducts 

(paragraph 7.3)

.

Not clogged.

Machine

No signs of damage 

or wear.

Throttle control lever 

(Fig. 7.A), throttle 

safety lever (Fig. 7.B).

The levers must move 

freely and not be forced.

Test driving

No abnormal vibrations.

No abnormal sound.

 6.2.2  Machine operating test

Action

Result

1. 

Fit the battery inside its 

housing (par. 7.2.3 );

2. 

press the safety 

button (Fig. 7.C)

The LED (Fig. 7.E) must 

come ON (electrical 

circuit activated).

Action

Result

1. 

Start the machine 

(par. 6.3 );

2. 

simultaneously activate 

the throttle control 

lever 

(Fig. 7.A) 

and 

the throttle safety 

lever

 (Fig. 7.B);

3. 

release the throttle 

control lever 

(Fig. 7.A) 

and throttle safety 

lever 

(Fig. 7.B).

1. 

The cutting means 

must not move.

2. 

The cutting means 

should move.

3. 

The levers should 

return automatically 

and rapidly to the 

neutral position and 

the cutting means 

should stop.

Press only the 

throttle 

control lever 

(Fig. 7.A).

The throttle control lever 

remains blocked.

If any of the results fail to match 

the indications provided in the tables 

below, do not use the machine! Take 

it to a service centre to be checked 

and repaired if necessary.

 6.3 

START-UP

1. 

Remove the blade guard (Fig. 1.J) (if used);

2. 

make sure the cutting means is not 

touching the ground or any other object;

3. 

fit the battery inside its housing 

correctly (par. 7.2.3);

4. 

press the safety button (Fig. 7.C)

,

5. 

simultaneously activate the throttle 

control lever (Fig. 7.A) and throttle 

safety lever (Fig. 7.B).

 6.4  OPERATION

 NOTE 

  Before tackling a mowing job for the 

first time, get to know the machine, learn the most 

suitable cutting techniques, make sure your wear 

the harnesses correctly, grip the machine firmly 

and make the movements required by the job.

To use the machine proceed as follows:

– always keep the machine connected to the 

correctly worn harness (see par. 6.1.2).

– when working, the machine must always be 

firmly held in both hands, keeping the power 

unit on the right of the body and the cutting 

unit below the line of the belt (Fig. 10).