SAFETY RULES
Training
a)Anyone who is not aware of the instructions for use shall not use the lawn mower. Do not allow children or anyone who has not understood these instructions to use the lawn mower. A minimum age for using the machine can be fixed by local regulations.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other people in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals at a safe distance when the lawn mower is in use.
c)This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass. Never use the mower for other pur- poses (e.g., for flattening out bumps in the ground, such as
d)Work only when there is sufficient light.
e)Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have bean missed.
Setting up and operating the lawn mower a)When mowing, wear strong footwear (boots or heavy
shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before you start mowing, make sure that the Blade and blade fixing screw are securely fastened. If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced.
c)Turn off the engine, wait until the blade has stopped before:
• removing safety protection devices;
• transporting, lifting or moving the machine away from the working area;
• carrying out maintenance or cleaning, or when carrying out any operation on the blade;
• adjusting the cutting height;
• leaving the machine unattended.
Caution! The blade starts turning as soon as the engine is started
d)Do not use the lawn mower when it is raining or when the grass is wet
e)The safety distance, which is set by the length of the handle, must always be kept. Furthermore, when mowing, never run; you must always walk.
f)Exercise extreme caution when turning or when pulling the lawn mower towards you.
g)Particular precautions must be taken when mowing on slopes or downhill stretches:
• Use appropriate antislip footwear. • Always be sure of your footing.
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down. • Take great care when changing direction.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
h)Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and safety devices (e.g. deflector, grass catcher) are securely in position and in good condition.
i)Ensure that the grass catcher and deflector are correctly located before using the mower.
j)While mowing, always drag the power supply cable behind the lawn mower and on the side where the grass has already been cut.
k)Always move around on the lawn in the part that has already been mown.
l)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed the speed. (r.p.m.) indicated on the label.
m)Take care when starting the engine and be sure to follow the user instructions. Never place your hands or feet underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
n)Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation.
o)If the blade happens to hit any obstacle, stop the mower at once. Then get an expert to examine the blade.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept well tightened to keep the mower in a safe operating condition.
b)At regular intervals, check the cables. All the cables must always be in perfect order. Under no circum- stances repair a damaged cable with insulating tape or clamps, but replace it with a new one.
c)Take the utmost care not to run the lawn mower over the power supply cable. Were this to happen, first disconnect the power supply cable from the mains, then unplug the cable from the lawn mower and check it thoroughly to make sure that it is not damaged.
d)As a power supply cable, use exclusively standardi- zed PVC- coated cables, type H 05
g)Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or deterioration
h)For safety reasons, be sure to replace
i)Assemble the blade following the corresponding instructions and use only blades bearing the maker’s name or the trademark of the manufacturer or sup- plier and marked with the reference number.
l)To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of the blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable protective gloves.
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