Mountfield 550 SP owner manual English, Safety Regulations

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

C) OPERATION

A)TRAINING

1)Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controls and proper use of the equip- ment. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.

2)Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and col- lecting grass. Any other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine.

3)Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

4)Never use the lawnmower:

–When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

–If the operator has taken medicine or sub- stances that can affect his ability to react and concentrate.

5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

B)PREPARATION

1)While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equip- ment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

2)Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip- ment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)

3)WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:

–Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

–Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke while refuelling or whenever han- dling the fuel.

–Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

–If fuel 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 the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dispersed.

–Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.

4)Substitute faulty silencers.

5)Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condition of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or dam- aged blades and screws in sets to preserve bal- ance.

6)Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass-catcher or stone-guard).

1)Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

2)Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

3)If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.

4)Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

5)Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower.

6)Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

7)Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

8)Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.

9)Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you.

10)Stop the blade 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.

11)Never operate the lawnmower with defec- tive guards, or without safety devices, such as the stone-guard and/or grass-catcher, in place.

12)Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.

13)On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine.

14)Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away from the blade.

15)Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass.

16)Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat- ing parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

17)Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.

18)Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:

–Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before unclogging the chute;

–Before checking, cleaning or working on lawnmower;

–After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower;

–If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormal- ly (find and remove the cause of the vibration immediately).

19)Stop the engine:

–Whenever you leave the lawnmower unat- tended. Remove the key from models with elec- tric starters.

–Before refuelling.

–Every time you remove or replace the grass- catcher.

– Before adjusting the cutting heigh.

20)Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn the fuel off when you have fin- ished mowing, following the instructions in the engine handbook.

21)When mowing, always keep to a safe dis-

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