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a. leaving the mower unattended for any period.
b. refuelling.
22. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the engine, wait until the blade
has stopped, then disconnect the spark plug lead:
a. before clearing a blockage.
b. before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance.
c. if you hit an object. (Do not use your
lawn mower until you are sure that the entire
lawn mower is in a safe operating condition).
d. if the lawn mower starts to vibrate
abnormally, check it immediately.
23. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is
provided with a shut-off valve turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
24. Always keep the lawn mower on the ground when mowing....tilting or lifting
the lawn mower may cause stones to be thrown out.
25. Keep bystanders away....do not mow whilst people especially children or pets
are in the mowing area.
26. Beware of severing toes or hands.... DO NOT put hands or feet near a rotating
blade
E. Maintenance and storage
1.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug before attempting any maintenance,
cleaning or adjustment, or if you are going to leave the lawn mower
unattended for any period.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to ensure the lawn mower is in safe working
condition.
3. Check the grass box frequently for wear or deterioration.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety (consult your Clarke dealer).
5. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, and spacer specified for this
product (consult your Clarke dealer).
6. Never store the lawn mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes
can reach an open flame or spark.
7. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
8. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
10. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between a moving blade and fixed parts of the machine.