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2 | WORK SAFETY AND HEALTH
2.1.1 General safety instructions
! The high-dump grass catcher can only be used on the designated SECO riding mowers.
! Remove all potential defects before using.
! It is not permitted to perform any technical modifi cations to the high-dump grass catcher without
the manufacturer's written consent. Unauthorised modifi cations may lead to hazardous work
safety conditions and void the warranty.
! Prior to starting work, always check that all protective elements, such as covers, are in their
place and securely fastened.
! The maximum load on the grass catcher lifting mechanism is 60 kg.
! It is strictly forbidden to lift people.
2.1.4 While operating the machine
! Adhere to all safety instructions in the user's manual for the riding mower to which the high-
dump grass catcher will be attached.
! After hitting a foreign object, immediately stop the riding mower and turn off the motor. Check
the riding mower and the grass catcher for damage and if necessary carry out necessary repairs
or have them done for you. Only then continue working.
! When working with the high-dump grass catcher, soil remains gradually build up inside and
on the surface of the protective covers of the high-dump grass catcher and the mowing deck.
Therefore, we recommend that these covers are cleaned immediately after fi nishing work.
! Only perform maintenance or repairs on the high-dump grass catcher with the riding mower
engine turned off.
! It is permitted to use the lifting mechanism up to an incline of 4°.
! In order to leave the grass catcher in the raised position it is necessary to mechanically secure
the grass catcher against it falling. For this purpose there is a service rod located on the left side
of the fi xed rails, which is inserted into the hole in the moving rails.
! Reversing with a lifted grass catcher is only permitted at a low speed.
! It is forbidden for people to walk under a lifted grass catcher.
! It is forbidden to place hands into the area of the lifting mechanism and the winding mechanism
while the motor is running.
2.1.5 After fi nishing work with the machine
! Always maintain the high-dump grass catcher clean and in good technical condition.
! Regularly inspect the fastening bolts, nuts, studs and cotter pins and ensure that they are
properly tightened or securely fi tted.
! Regularly inspect all components and if necessary replace those that need to be replaced
based on the manufacturer's recommendations.