English – 7SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSMachine′′′′s safety equipmentThis section describes the machine′ s safety equipment, itspurpose, and how checks and maintenance should be carriedout to ensure that it operates correctly. See the ”What iswhat?” section to locate where this equipment is positionedon your machine.The life span of the machine can be reduced and the risk ofaccidents can increase if machine maintenance is not carriedout correctly and if service and/or repairs are not carried outprofessionally. If you need further information please contactyour nearest servicing dealer.Throttle lockThe throttle lock is designed to prevent accidental operationof the throttle control. When you press the lock (A) (i.e. whenyou grasp the handle) it releases the throttle control (B).When you release the handle the throttle control and thethrottle lock both move back to their original positions. Thismovement is controlled by two independent return springs.This arrangement means that the throttle control isautomatically locked at the idle setting.Make sure the throttle control is locked at the idle settingwhen the throttle lock is released.Press the throttle lock and make sure it returns to its originalposition when you release it.Check that the throttle control and throttle lock move freelyand that the return springs work properly.See instructions under the heading Start. Start the machineand apply full throttle. Release the throttle and check that thesweeper rollers stops and remains at a standstill. If thesweeper rollers rotates with the throttle in the idle positionthen the carburettor idle setting must be checked. Seeinstructions under the heading Maintenance.Stop switchUse the stop switch to switch off the engine.Start the engine and make sure the engine stops when youmove the stop switch to the stop setting.Vibration damping systemYour machine is equipped with a vibration damping systemthat is designed to reduce vibration and make operationeasier.IMPORTANT! All servicing and repair work on the machinerequires special training. This is especially true of themachine′ s safety equipment. If your machine fails any of thechecks described below you must contact your serviceagent. When you buy any of our products we guarantee theavailability of professional repairs and service. If the retailerwho sells your machine is not a servicing dealer, ask him forthe address of your nearest service agent.! WARNING! Never use a machine with faultysafety equipment. The machine’s safetyequipment must be checked and maintainedas described in this section. If your machinefails any of these checks contact yourservice agent to get it repaired.