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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
When using petrol tools, basic safety
precautions, including the following,
should always be followed to reduce the
risk of serious personal injury and/or
damage to the unit.
Read all these instruction before
operating this product and retain these
instructions for future reference.
This machine produces an
electromagnetic field during operation.
Under some circumstances this field may
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury, we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their
physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this
Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects which can be thrown by the
machine.
• WARNING: Gasoline is highly flammable:
- store fuel in containers specifically designed for
this purpose;
- refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling;
- add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot;
- if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until petrol vapors have dissipated;
- replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
WARNING
WARNING
machine.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the
face of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawn mower towards you.
• Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to
and from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspend the engine.
• Disengage all blade and drive clutches before
starting the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions
and with feet well away from the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to
a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove
the key:
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn
mower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawn mower;
- if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire, make sure that all moving parts have come to
a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove
the key:
- whenever you leave the lawn mower;
- before refueling.
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut
down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off
valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
• Only use the lawn mower for the purpose for which
it is designed, for cutting and collecting grass. Any
other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the
machine.
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