Safety Instructions

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•Never lift, carry or tilt the mower when the engine is running.

•Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel, paths or roads. Stop the engine before the mower leaves the lawn.

•Stop the engine before adjusting the cutting height.

•Mow across the face of a slope, never up or down. Use extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.

•Never mow by pulling the mower towards you. You may slip and pull the mower on top of your feet.

•Walk with the mower, never run.

•The safety distance determined by the guiding handles must be maintained at all times.

•At the conclusion of mowing, always turn the mower off using the throttle lever then turn fuel tap off (where fitted).

Maintaining the mower

•If the mower begins to vibrate abnormally, or if it strikes a foreign object - STOP the engine, disconnect the spark plug lead from the spark plug and carefully wedge it between the cylinder fins. Inspect the mower and blades for any damage.

•Replace worn or faulty mufflers as they adversely affect engine performance and increase emissions.

•VICTA recommends that all maintenance, repair and inspection work be carried out by a VICTA Authorised Service Centre.

•Store the mower in a well ventilated area, away from any naked flames such as those found in hot water heaters.

Refuelling the mower

•Refuel the mower outdoors only.

•Do not smoke when refuelling the engine. Never add fuel or remove the fuel cap while the engine is running or hot. If fuel is spilt, do not start the engine. Move the mower away from the area of the spill. Do not create any source of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.

•Store fuel in a cool place and in a container specifically designed for the purpose. VICTA supplies a 5 litre fuel can as an optional extra. Plastic containers are unsuitable, except those specifically designed to hold fuel.

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