Makita PTM0900 Operator's Manual page 114

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them. When changing direction, take great
care that the wheels facing up the slope do
not hit any obstacles (such as stones,
branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the
machine to slide sideways, tip over or make
you lose control.
DANGER!
!
SLOPES, and always apply the parking brake before leaving the machine at a
standstill and unattended.
WARNING!
!
prevent the risk of tipping over. Reduce the forward speed before going on a
slope, particularly downhill.
DANGER!
!
cause you to lose control of the vehicle, especially on slippery ground.
Mechanical transmission:
DANGER!
!
clutch out! Always shift into a low gear before leaving the machine at a
standstill and unattended.
Hydrostatic transmission:
Go down slopes with your foot off the drive pedal (
of the hydrostatic drive when the transmission is not engaged.
5.6 TRANSPORTING
WARNING!
!
able equipment for lifting and enough people for the weight involved and the
type of lifting system used. The machine must never be lifted by rope and tack-
le. During transport, close the fuel stopcock (
deck, apply the parking brake and fasten the machine securely with ropes or
chains to the hauling device.
REDUCE SPEED BEFORE ANY CHANGE OF DIRECTION ON
Start moving forwards very carefully on sloping ground to
Never use reverse to reduce speed going downhill: this could
Never ride the machine on slopes in neutral or with the
If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, use suit-
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
max 10° (17%)
4.32), to use the braking effect
if fitted), lower the cutting