Baroness LM551B, Owner'S Operating Manual

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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.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refueling.
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated.
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
Check that operator's presence controls,
safety switches and shields are attached and
functioning properly. Do not operate unless
they are functioning properly.
If the brake operation is faulty or the parking
brake lever has noticeable play, be sure to
adjust or repair them before operating the
machine.
Replace faulty mufflers.
On multi-cylinder/multi-reel machines take
care as rotating one cylinder/reel can cause
other cylinder/reels to rotate.
Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
Only operate in good light, keeping away
from holes and hidden hazards.
Before attempting to start the engine,
disengage all attachments, shift into neutral,
and engage the parking brake.
Only start engine from the operator`s
position.
Use seat belts if provided.
Remember there is no such thing as a safe
slope. Travel on grass slopes requires
particular care.
To guard against overturning:
Do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill.
Engage clutch slowly, always keep
machine in gear, especially when traveling
downhill.
Machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns.
Stay alert for humps and hollows and
other hidden hazards.
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Never operate across the face of the
slope, unless the machine is designed for
this purpose.
Never drive the machine on a slope with
an angle of gradient that is greater than
that specified or in a place where there is
a danger of the machine slipping.
Use extra care while operating machine with
a grass catcher or other attachments.
They can affect the stability of the machine.
Never operate the machine with damaged
guards, shields, or without safety protective
devices in place.
Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted
and functioning properly.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. Operating the
engine at excessive speed may increase the
hazard of personal injury.
Do the following before leaving the
operator`s position.
Stop on level ground.
Disengage the power take-off and lower
the attachments.
Change into neutral and set the parking
brake.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
Disengage the drive to attachments, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key in the
following conditions.
Before refueling.
Before removing the grass catcher/
catchers.
Before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the
operator's position.
Before cleaning blockages.
Before checking, cleaning, or working the
machine.
After striking a foreign object or if an
abnormal vibration occurs.
Inspect the machine for damage and
make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units and the rotating parts.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
Do not carry passengers.
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Safety
LM551B
Safety
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Safe Operating Practices