Safety Rules
WARNING ! Know your controls. Read the user instructions carefully. Learn how to stop the mower quickly in an emergency.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower.
1. General hazard safety alert.
2. Read Instruction Manual.
3.Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.
4.Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine.
5.Switch off and remove plug from mains before adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and before leaving the lawnmower unattended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting blade.
6.Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers.
7.Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before
STOP touching them. The blade continues to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
8.Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower outdoors whilst it is raining.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are not worn, damaged or loose.
Replace worn or damaged blade and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
-Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
-Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
-Mow across the face of slopes - never up and down.
-Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
-Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
Stop the mower if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
Switch on the lawnmower with feet well away from the blade.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Never operate the lawnmower without the grassbox/bag or deflector guard in position.
Never operate the lawnmower with a defective deflector guard or a defective grassbox/bag.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is running.
Remove the plug from the socket:
-whenever you leave the machine;
-before clearing a blockage;
-before checking,cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
-after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs as necessary;
-if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that lawnmower is in safe working condition.
Check the grassbox/bag frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure only replacement parts fitted are Qualcast approved.
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