Safety Precautions
Use
1.Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
2.Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light.
3.Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
4.Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
5.On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
6.Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7.Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8.Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.
9.Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip. Walk never run.
10.Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
11.Release the Operator Presence control to stop the engine before pushing the mower across surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
12.Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place.
13Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens lawnmower life.
14.Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting.
15.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at all times and especailly when switching on the engine.
16.Do not tilt lawnmower when starting the engine
17.Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute whilst engine is running.
18.Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running
19.Spark plug wire may be hot - handle with care.
20.Do not attempt any maintenance on your lawnmower when the engine is hot.
21.Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the engine, and wait until the blade has stopped:-
-before leaving the mower unattended for any period;
22.Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the engine, wait until the blade has stopped, disconnect the spark plug lead and wait until the
engine has cooled:-
-before refuelling
-before clearing a blockage;
-before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
-if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a safe operating condition;
-if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
23.Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shut- off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
Maintenance and storage
1.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2.Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration.
3.Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4.Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer and impeller specified for this product.
5.Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
6.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
7.To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
8.If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
9.Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
Assembly Instructions
Handle Assembly
Fitting the Lower handle to the Lawnmower
1.Remove handle knobs.
2.Fit the lower handle ensuring that the formed
ends are located properly in corresponding slots either side of the lawnmower.(A1)
3.Secure the handle with the plastic washers and handle knobs provided. Make sure that the Lower Pull Cord Guide is on the
Fitting the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle
1.Attach the upper handlebar.
2.Insert the bolts from the inside.(A2)
Note: Place washer between wing nut and handlebar.
Recoil Starter
1.Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2.Pull the Operator Presence Control to release
the brake on the engine.
(B1 - R 43)
(B2 - R 43S/SE)
3.Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the lower handle.(B3).
4.Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the upper handle.(B4)
You must release the brake by pulling the OPC lever to the handle before pulling out the cord.
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