•Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
-before refueling;
-before removing the grass catcher;
-before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator’s position.
•Reduce the throttle setting during engine
IV. Maintenance and Storage
•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip- ment is in safe working condition.
•Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open fl ame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•To reduce the fi re hazard, keep the engine, silencer, bat- tery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete- rioration.
•Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
•If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
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•When machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is used.
WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in or- der to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
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