• If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the mower away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapors have dissipated.
Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
This mower was designed and tested for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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 2) 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.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that
guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or
grass bags, are in place and working correctly.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
General Lawn Mower Safety
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ISO 5395.
Starting
• Disengage all blade and drive clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
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.
• Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or
switching on the motor, unless the mower has to be
tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is
away from the operator.
Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s) and not in front of the discharge
chute.
• 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.
Operation
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
• Understand explanations for all pictograms used on
the mower or in the instructions.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
Petrol
WARNING-Petrol is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.
• 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.
• Walk, never run.
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