–Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
–Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
–Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down and exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
–Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
•Use low throttle settings when engaging the
•Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
•Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
•Stop the engine
–whenever you leave the lawn mower.
–before refueling.
–before removing the grass bag.
–before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator’s position.
•Stop the engine and disconnect the
–before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
–before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.
–after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
–if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
•Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
•Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate the machine; seek shelter.
•To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•Check grass bag components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
•Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
•Replace faulty silencers.
•If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
•Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury.
•On multibladed lawn mowers, take care as rotating one blade may cause others to rotate.
•Be careful during adjustment of the lawn mower to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawn mower.
•To ensure the best performance and safety, purchase only genuine replacement parts and accessories. Do not use will fit parts and accessories; they may cause a safety hazard.
Sound Pressure
This unit has a sound pressure level at the operator’s ear of 84 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
Sound pressure level was determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836.
Sound Power
This unit has a guaranteed sound power level of 98 dBA, which includes an Uncertainty Value (K) of 1 dBA.
Sound power level was determined according to the procedures outlined in ISO 11094.
Maintenance and Storage
•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Do not use pressure cleaning equipment on machine.
•Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank and inside a building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
•Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Vibration, Hand/arm
Measured vibration level for right hand = 4.9 m/s2
Measured vibration level for left hand = 4.3 m/s2
Uncertainty Value (K) = 2.5 m/s2
Measured values were determined according to the procedures outlined in EN 836.
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