Hayter Mowers R53S manual Contents, Safety

Contents
Introduction	2
Safety	3
General Lawn Mower Safety	3
Sound Pressure	5
Sound Power	5
Vibration, Hand/arm	5
Safety and Instructional Decals	5
Setup	7
Unfolding the Handle	7
Filling the Engine with Oil	7
Installing the Fuse	7
Charging the Battery	8
Install the Mulch Plug or Grass Bag	9
Product Overview	10
Operation	10
Filling the Fuel Tank	10
Checking the Engine Oil Level	11
Adjusting the Cutting Height	11
Adjusting the Upper Handle Height	11
Starting the Engine	12
Traveling Forward	13
Stopping the Engine	13
Mulching the Clippings	13
Collecting Grass	14
Side-discharge	15
Operating Tips	16
Maintenance	17
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)	17
Premaintenance Procedures	17
Preparing for Maintenance	17
Lubrication	18
Lubricating the Wheel Gears	18
Lubricating the Upper Handle	18
Engine Maintenance	19
Replacing the Air Filter	19
Changing the Engine Oil	19
Electrical System Maintenance	20
Charging the Battery	20
Replacing the Fuse	20
Drive System Maintenance	21
Adjusting the Auto-drive	21
Blade Maintenance	22
Replacing the Cutterblade	22
Cleaning	23
Cleaning the Mower	23
Storage	23
Preparing the Mower for Storage	23
Folding the Handle	24
Removing the Mower from Storage	24

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 1) 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.

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