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Preparation18. Do not attempt any maintenance on your
1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.lawnmower when the engine is hot.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout19. Release the Operator Presence Control, to
shoes.stop the engine, and wait until the blade
2. The use of ear protection is recommended.has stopped:
3. Make sure the area to be cut is clear of-before leaving the mower unattended
sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; theyfor any period.
could be thrown by the blade.
4. Before using always visually inspect to see that
cutting lines, disc bolts and disc assembly are not20. Release the Operator
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damagedPresence Control, to
blades together with their fixings in sets tostop the engine, wait
preserve balance.until the blade has
5. Have faulty silencers replaced.stopped, disconnect the
Usespark plug lead and wait
(GB) SAFETY1. Do not operate the engine in a confineduntil the engine has
space where exhaust fumes (carboncooled:-
monoxide) can collect.
2. Use the mower only in daylight or good-before refuelling;
artificial light.-before clearing a blockage;
3. Avoid operating your mower in wet grass,-before checking, cleaning or working
where feasible.on the appliance;
4. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing. -if you hit an object. Do not use your
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footinglawnmower until you are sure that the
and wear non-slip footwear.entire lawnmower is in a safe operating
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never upcondition;
and down.-if the lawnmower starts to vibrate
7. Exercise extreme caution when changingabnormally. Check immediately.
direction on slopes.Excessive vibration can cause injury.
8. Mowing on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. Do not mow on banks or
steepslopes. Maintenance and storage
9. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
could trip. Walk never run.sure the lawnmower is in safe working
10. Never cut grass by pulling the mowercondition.
towards you.2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
11. Release the Operator Presence control to3. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
stop the engine before pushing the mowerspacer and impeller specified for this
across surfaces other than grass and whenproduct.
transporting the lawnmower to and from the4. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the
area to be mowed.tank inside a building where fumes can
12. Never operate the lawnmower withreach an open flame or spark.
damaged guards or without guards in place.5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
13. Do not overspeed the engine or alterany enclosure.
governor settings. Excessive speed is6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine,
dangerous and shortens lawnmower life.muffler and fuel storage area free of grass,
14. Always start the lawnmower carefully withleaves or excessive grease.
feet well away from the blades.7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
15. Do not tilt the mower when starting theshould be done outdoors.
engine, except if the mower has to be tilted8. Be careful during adjustment of the
for starting. In this case, do not tilt moremachine to prevent entrapment of the
than absolutely necessary and lift only thefingers between moving parts and fixed
part which is away from the operator.parts of the machine.
Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the
appliance to the ground.
16. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
the engine is running
17. Spark plug lead may be hot - handle with
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