Safety Instructions

1.Never mow while barefoot or wearing open sandals, or thongs. Wear long trousers and heavy shoes.

2.Know your controls. Read the owner’s manual carefully. Learn how to stop the engine quickly in any emergency.

3.Make sure that the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris. They could be thrown by the blade.

4.Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before clearing blockages, checking or working on the mower.

5.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.

DAMAGED BLADES AND WORN BOLTS ARE MAJOR HAZARDS.

6.Check all nuts, bolts and screws often, always be sure the mower is in safe operating condition. Use only genuine Rover replacement parts.

7.Refuel out doors only. Do not smoke while fuelling engine. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap off the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or if the engine is hot. If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the petrol vapours have dissipated.

8.Do not mow whilst people, especially children or pets are in the mowing area.

9.Replace worn or faulty silencers.

10.Mow only in good daylight.

11.Never use the mower unless the grass catcher or guards provided by the manufacturer are in position.

12.Start the engine carefully, with feet well away from the blades.

13.Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.

14.Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.

15.Do not allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower.

16.Store the mower in a well ventilated room away from naked flames such as may be found in hot water heaters.

17.Never leave wind-up starters in a wound condition.

18.Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens engine life.

19.It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.

20.Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out.

21.Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In general plastic containers are unsuitable.

22.Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead and inspect the mower if-

(a)the mower begins to vibrate abnormally or

(b)after striking a foreign object.

23.Never cut grass while walking backwards.

24.Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives, walks or roads.

25.Walk, never run.

26.Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

27.Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating.