SAFETY RULES
Training
a)Anyone who is not aware of the instructions for use shall not use the lawn mower. Do not allow children or anyone who has not understood these instructions to use the lawn mower. A minimum age for using the machine can be fixed by local regulations.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other people in the working area. Keep children and do- mestic animals at a safe distance when the lawn mower is in use.
c)This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass. Never use the mower for other purposes (e.g., for flattening out bumps in the ground, such as
d)Work only when there is sufficient light.
e)Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may have been missed.
Setting up and operating the lawn mower
a)When mowing, wear strong footwear (boots or heavy shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before you start mowing, make sure that the blade and blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced. c)Turn off the engine, wait until the blade has stopped
and remove the spark plug cap before:
transporting, lifting or moving the machine away from the working area;
carrying out maintenance or cleaning, or when car- rying out any operation on the blade;
adjusting the cutting height;
eaving the machine unattended.
Caution! The blade starts turning as soon as the engine is started
d)Caution! The fuel is highly inflammable:
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while re- fuelling.
Fill up the fuel tank before starting the engine. Under no circumstances open the fuel tank cap or add petrol when the engine is running or when it is still hot.
If the petrol has overflowed, do not under any circu- mstances start up the engine.Move the mower away from the area where fuel has bean spilt and avoid any source of possible ignition until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down firmly. e)Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect..
f)When mowing, never run; you must always walk. g)Exercise extreme caution when turning or when
pulling the lawn mower towards you. h)Particular precautions must be taken when mowing
on slopes or downhill stretches: Use appropriate antislip footwear. Always be sure of your footing.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down. Take great care when changing direction.
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
i)Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and sa- fety devices (e.g. deflector, grass catcher) are securely in position and in good condition.
j)Ensure that the grass catcher and deflector are cor- rectly located. failure to do so may result in foreign objects being ejected by the blade.
k)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed the speed. (r.p.m.) indicated on the label.
l)Take care when starting the engine and be sure to follow the user instructions. Never place your hands or feet undern11eath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
m)Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine or during normal operation.
n)If the blade happens to hit any obstacle, stop the engine at once and remove the spark plug cap. Then
get an expert to examine the blade.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept well tightened to keep the mower in a safe operating condition.
b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank within an enclosed area where the fuel vapours could reach naked flames or sparks.
c)Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en- closure.
d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol tank free from grass, leaves and excess lubri- cant, in order to reduce the danger of fire.
e)Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or deterioration
f)For safety reasons, be sure to replace
g)If the fuel tank has to be drained, it is essential that this be done outdoor.
h)Assemble the blades following the corresponding instructions and use only blades bearing the maker’s name or the trademark of the manufacturer or supplier and marked with the reference number.
i)To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of the blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable protective gloves.
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j) Unload the
k)Make sure that the
l)In case of failure of the
m)Remove the safety key to avoid any accidental start up.
n)Always remove the safety key when the machine is not used.
o)Always store the key in a safe place available to adults only.
p)Before removing the safety key, make sure that it is in LOCK & REMOVE position.
