Hayter Mowers 447F manual General Lawn Mower Safety

Safety

Improperly using or maintaining this mower can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions.

This mower was designed and tested for reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with the following instructions may result in personal injury.

To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you and any other operator of the mower read and understand the contents of this manual before the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety instruction.” Read and understand the instruction because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal injury.

General Lawn Mower Safety

The following instructions have been adapted from the ISO 5395.

This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

Training

•Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

•Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.

•Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

•Understand explanations for all pictograms used on the mower or in the instructions.

Petrol

WARNING-Petrol is highly flammable. Take the following precautions.

•Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

•Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.

•Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.

•If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the mower away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.

•Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.

Preparation

•While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.

•Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.

•Before using, always visually inspect to see that guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or grass bags, are in place and working correctly.

•Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

Starting

•Disengage all blade and drive clutches and shift into neutral before starting the engine.

•Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator.

•Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s) and not in front of the discharge chute.

Operation

•Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

•Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

•Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

•Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.

•Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.

•Walk, never run.

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