SAFETY
Movement/Transport
•To turn and steer the machine, press down on the handle and turn on the back wheels.
•Turn off the engine and allow it to cool at least two minutes before transport.
•Fold the handle down if the machine is equipped with a collapsible handle.
•Use safe lifting and moving techniques when loading/unloading the machine.
•It is recommended that two people lift the machine.
•Activate the parking brake during transport.
•Fasten the machine properly in place with approved fasteners, such as tension belts, chains or straps. Always check for compliance with applicable traffic regulations before transporting the machine.
Storage
•Allow the engine to cool before storing the machine. Never store the machine near a open flame.
•Store the machine with the fuel valve closed.
•Store the machine and fuel in such a way that there is no risk that leaking fuel or fumes can come in contact with flames or sparks from electrical machines, electric engines, relays, switches, boilers or similar.
•Store the machine in a locked space away from children and adults untrained in its use.
Children
Serious accidents can occur if you fail to be on guard for children in the vicinity of the machine. Never assume that children will stay where you last saw them.
•Keep children away from the machine.
•Keep children away from the work area and under close supervision by another adult.
•Shut off the machine if children enter the work area.
•Never allow children to operate the machine.
•Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or other objects that obstruct view.
Lift the machine with the side handles.
Keep children away from the machine.
Never allow children to operate the machine.