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2.2 PREPARATIONS
•Wear strong shoes and long trousers when using the machine. Do not operate it barefoot or wearing sandals.
•Wear appropriate clothing when using the machine. Do not wear loose, hanging clothes, jewellery, scarves, ties, etc., which can get caught in rotating parts. Tie up long hair.
•Carefully check the area that is to be cut/cleared of snow. Remove all loose stones, sticks, steel wire and other foreign objects which the machine could throw out.
•Warning – Petrol is highly inflammable.
a.Always store petrol in containers that are made especially for this purpose.
b.Only fill or top up with petrol outdoors, and never smoke when filling or topping up.
c.Fill with petrol before starting the motor. Never remove the filler cap or fill with petrol while the engine is running or still warm.
d.If petrol is spilt, do not try to start the engine but instead move the machine away from the place where the spillage occurred and avoid any possible causes of sparks until the petrol fumes have evaporated.
e.Do not forget to screw the cap on the petrol tank and the storage container after filling.
•Replace faulty silencers.
•Before use, always check that blades and mounting devices are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damage parts as a set so that the correct balance is maintained.
•The battery (on electrically started machines) gives off explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation during charging.
•The battery contains toxic material. Do not damage the battery casing. If the casing is damaged, avoid contact with the content of the battery.
•Do not throw out old, defective batteries with the rubbish. Contact the local authorities for correct waste Management.
•Do not short circuit the battery. Sparks occur which can result in fire.
2.3 DRIVING
•Start the engine according to the instructions in the user guide. Keep your feet away from the blades.
•Do not run the engine in confined areas where hazardous carbon monoxide gases can collect.
•Only use the machine in daylight or where there is good lighting.
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•Always use hearing protectors.
•Take care when approaching obstacles which obscure your vision.
•Always keep children away from the machine’s working area. Get another adult to keep the children under supervision.
•Take care when reversing. Look behind you both before and during reversing to check for any obstacles. Look out for small children.
•Disengage the blade(s) and the connection before starting the engine.
•Never have your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Watch out for the blades. Do not stand right in front of the discharge opening.
•Avoid using the machine on wet lawns.
•Be careful when driving on slopes. No sudden starting or stopping when moving up or down a slope.
•Release the clutch pedal slowly. Always drive with the gear engaged, and do not disengage when driving down slopes.
•Never cut across a slope. Move from the top down, and from the bottom to the top.
•Use low acceleration when engaging the drive, especially in long grass. Reduce the speed on slopes and when making sharp turns to prevent the machine from tipping over or you losing control of the machine.
•Watch out for holes in the ground and other hidden dangers.
•Do not drive too near ditches or high edges. The machine can turn over if a wheel drives over the edge or the edge breaks.
•Take care when towing and when using heavy equipment.
a.Only use an approved towing device.
b.Limit the load so that it can be controlled safely.
c.Do not make any sudden turns. Take care when reversing.
d.Use wheel weights or front weight when recommended in the user instructions.
•Look out for traffic at crossings or when driving near roads.
•Stop the blade(s) when crossing a surface other than grass during mowing.
•When using any of the accessories, never direct the discharge at somebody standing beside it, and do not allow anyone to stand near the machine when it is running.
•Never operate the machine with insufficient protection or without the safety devices in place.