• 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.
– Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
– Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down and exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent
overturning or loss of control.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Stop the cutterblade if the lawn mower has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other
than grass and when transporting the lawn mower to
and from the area to be mowed.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• 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.
• Stop the engine
– whenever you leave the lawn mower.
– before refueling.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
cutterblades, cutterblade bolts and cutter assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
cutterblades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
– before removing the grass bag.
– before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
Starting
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug lead.
– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
• Disengage all cutterblade and drive clutches and shift
into neutral before starting the engine.
– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn
mower.
• 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.
– after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the cutterblade(s) and not in front of the
discharge chute.
– if lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Operation
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
• Do not use pressure cleaning equipment on machine.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank
and inside a building where fumes can reach an open
flame or spark.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.
• Check grass bag components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Walk, never run.
• Slopes:
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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