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before restarting and operating the equipment;

–If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (inspect it immediately).

11) Disengage the blade when transporting or whenever it is not in use.

12) Stop the engine and disengage the blade:

–before refuelling;

–before removing the grass-catcher.

13)Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine.

D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1)Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi-

tion.

2)Never store the machine with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

3)Allow the engine to cool down before stor- ing in any enclosure.

4)To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol stor- age area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5)Check the grass-catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.

6)Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

7)If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.

8)When the machine is to be stored or left unattended, lower the cutting deck.

1.3 SAFETY LABELS

Your machine must be used with care. Therefore, labels have been placed on the machine to remind you pictorially of the main precautions to take during use. These labels are to be considered an integral part of the machine.

If a label should fall off or become illegible, contact your Retailer to replace it. Their meaning is explained below.

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2a

2b

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1. Warning: Read the Operator’s Manual before

 

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operating this machine.

 

2a. Warning:

 

in the electric start models:

 

➤

 

remove the key and read the instructions before car-

 

rying out any maintenance or repairs.

 

 

 

 

 

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2b.Warning:

➤

in the manual start models: dis-

 

connect the spark plug cap and read the instruc-

 

tions before carrying out any maintenance or

 

repairs.

 

3.

Danger! Ejected objects: Do not operate with-

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out the grass-catcher in place.

 

 

4.

Danger! Ejected objects: Keep bystanders

 

away.

 

 

 

 

5.

Danger! Machine rollover: Do not use this

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machine on slopes greater then 10°.

 

6.Danger! Dismemberment: Make sure that chil- dren stay clear of the machine all the time when engine is running.

7.Danger of cutting yourself. Blade in movement. Do not put hands or feet near or under the opening of the cutting plate.

8.Warning: do not manipulate the microswitch.