FT 155
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SAFETY RULES
• Please read caref ully the operation and maintenance manual supplied with the machine.
• Persons under 16 years of age are prohibitedfrom operating the machine.
• The operator is responsible for all damages as the machine is under his control.
• Empty the tank of petrol should the machine be transported.
• Should the machine be left unattended, ensure that it cannot start up again.
• Never work in barefeet. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants.
• Before using the machine, inspect the area to be cut and remove sticks, stones and any other extraneous objects.
• Before starting the machine, ensure that there is a 5-meter radius of free space around the machine.
• Dry petrol leaks.
• Always add fuel to the tank with the motor off. The supply and/or transfer of fuel must always take place outdoors, away
from flames or heat sources. Do not smoke duringthis operation.
• Before using the high grass mower, the operator must learn how to shut off the motor quickly, and how to utilize the machine
and the controls correctly.
• Do not operate the motor where carbon monoxide exhaust may accumulate.
• Never utilize the machine incomplete of or without the relative saf ety device.
• Never disassemble or clean the blade with the motor running.
• Caution! Never work on slopes exceeding 50%.
• Caution! Always use the front yellow protection; it should be removed only when the material to cut is at a height of more
than 35 cm.
• Cutting shrubs with a diameter of more than 2 cm is not advised.
• The manufacturer shall not be held liablefor any damages resultingfrom the failure to comply with these rules.
• During blade maintenance and cleaning, the spark plug cable must be disconnected.
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Whenev er the motor is started up,first make a careful check of the following:
• Check that the tank isfilled with fuel and the cock is open.
• Check the motor's oil level.
• REFER TO THE MOTOR INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
• Bring the gas lever to ”START” position (Fig. 3)
• Squeeze the clutch lever "A", push down the " Motor stop" lever "B", and block them with safety button "C".
• Start the motor by pulling the self -winding cord (read carefully the motor instruction manual under "START-UP"
• With the motor running, gently engage the blade.
• After releasing the clutch lever, the machine is ready to operate.
• The machine is stopped by moving the STOP lever (red) (Fig. 4 Ref. "B") to the resting position.
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OPERATING AND REGULATING THE MACHINE
• The FT155 machinehas beendesigned to cut andclean very thick grassy andw oodedareas.
• The machine is suitable for rugged terrain and for hilly and mountainous areas w hich do not, however, have a
slope of more than50%.
• The handle is height-adjustable in tw o positions. The first adjustment is made on the handle support by selecting
the appropriate hole (Fig. 2 Ref. "A");the second adjustment is made onthe gearbox by adjusting the lowest bolt
(Fig. 10Ref. "A")
