•If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the mower 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.
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 stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.
•Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass bags, are in place and working correctly.
•Before using, always visually inspect to see that the cutterblades, cutterblade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged cutterblades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Starting
•Disengage all cutterblade and drive clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.
•Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator.
•Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the cutterblade(s) and not in front of the discharge chute.
Operation
•Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
•Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
•Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
•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.
•Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.
•Walk, never run.
•Slopes:
–Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
–Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
–Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
–Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
•Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent overturning or loss of control.
•Stop the cutterblade 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.
•Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
•Stop the engine
–whenever you leave the lawn mower.
–before refueling.
–before removing the grass bag.
–before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator’s position.
•Stop the engine and disconnect the
–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).
•Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Maintenance and Storage
•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Do not use pressure cleaning equipment on machine.
•Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank and inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•Check grass bag components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
•Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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