Mountfield HP470 operating instructions Safety Precautions, Training, Preparation, Operation

Thank you for purchasing a Mountfield lawnmower. This machine will give you many years os safe and reliable service if operated in accordance with these instructions. Please read and understand these Operating instructions before using your mower, failure to do so could result in personal injury or damage to the equipment.

NEVER TIP THE MOWER ON ITS SIDE AS THIS WILL FLOOD THE AIR FILTER WITH OIL.

To access the underside, lift the front wheels by lowering the handle unitl it rests on the ground.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read the

instructions before using the machine.

Bevare of moving

blades.

Do not put hands

or feet near the

blades.

Warning!

Disconnect the spark plug cap before carrying out any repairs or maintenance.

Beware of thrown objects that may be thrown up by the blade.

Keep other

people at a safe distance whilst working.

The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. Please read them very carefully.

TRAINING

1)Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.

2)Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine.

3)Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

4)Never use the lawnmower:

–When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.

–If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect his ability to react and concentrate.

5)Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

PREPARATION

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

2)Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)

3)WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:

–Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.

–Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke while refuelling or whenever handling the fuel.

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

–If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creat- ing any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dispersed.

–Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.

4)Substitute faulty silencers.

5)Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condition of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance.

6)Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass-catcher or stone-guard).

OPERATION

1)Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.

2)Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

3)If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.

4)Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

5)Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower.

6)Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

7)Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

8)Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.

9)Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you.

10)Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when trans- porting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.

11)Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, such as the stone-guard and/or grass-catch- er, in place.

12)Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.

13)On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine.