•The user is responsible for the safety of other people, animals and objects in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals at a safe distance while the mower is in use.
Maintenance and storage
•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance.
•Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
•To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
•Check the
•If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool.
•Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
•Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.
•For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety.
•Whenever the machine is to be handled, transported or tilted you must:
–wear strong working gloves;
–grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking account of the weight and its distribution.
•Damaged blades and worn bolts are major hazards.
•Fuel goes off fairly quickly. If you find your mower does not start, 1st change the fuel in the tank with newly purchased fuel.
Operation safety instructions
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any repairs or maintenance operations.
•Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened before every use.
•Before mowing ensure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are securely fastened. When the blade edges require
•When mowing always wear long trousers and strong, covered footwear.
•Do not run the engine in an enclosed and/or poorly ventilated area. The gas of the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is dangerous to your health.
•Work only when there is sufficient light.
•Do not use the lawn mower when it is raining or when the grass is wet.
•Caution must be taken while mowing on slopes. Mow across the face of slopes, never down or up.
•Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawn mower unattended.
•Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine and never place your hands and feet underneath the deck while the engine is running.
•If working on high grass, adjust the mowing height to reduce the friction and prevent over loading. The optimal mowing height should be 1/3 the height of the grass.
It would affect the work efficiency of lawn mower if too higher or lower.
•Never change the rated speed of the engine in any way .
•Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running.
•Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases:
-Before any operation under the deck.
-Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
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