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GLM 46/201 SP PRO | GLM 53/201 SP VS PRO | GLM 53/201 SP PRO
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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and understand this owner’s manual before oper
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ating this unit. You can help prevent accidents by being
familiar with your product’s controls and by observing
safe operating procedures and safety signs. Do not
expose the unit to excessive moisture, dust, dirt or cor
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rosive vapors. Never attempt to modify the product.
Always use your common sense to avoid all situations
considered beyond your capability. Do not use the unit
while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alco
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hol or any other medication. Keep children and bystand
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ers away while operating. Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine.
Local laws can restrict the minimum age of the opera
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tor. Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or unexpected events occurring to other
people or their property. Consult your authorized dealer
for disassembly and service, not covered in this manual.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARDS
Operate only outdoors. Never run the engine in
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doors as it exhausts poisonous carbon monoxide,
an odorless and colorless gas. Inhaling carbon
monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.
FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
Do not use in areas with high risk of fire. The exhaust
system gets hot enough to ignite flammable materials.
Some parts of the unit become very hot during
operation and you should pay attention not to
touch them in order to avoid getting burned. Let
it cool before storing it.
Never smoke near the unit. Potential sources of
fire or spark should be kept away. Pay attention
to fire hazards when refueling the unit. If a fire
occurs, use an appropriate fire extinguisher espe
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cially designed for oil and gasoline fire.
FUEL AND OIL HAZARDS
Gasoline and oil are toxic and flammable. Follow the in
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structions provided by each manufacturer before use.
Make sure that there is some distance between
any spare gasoline tank and the unit, to prevent
unnecessary danger. Refuel only outdoors in a
well-ventilated area with the engine off. Do not
refuel during operation. Do not overfill the fuel
tank. Never smoke near gasoline. Keep sources
of fire and spark away. Always store gasoline in
approved containers. Make sure that any and all
spilled fuel and oil has been wiped off before
starting the engine.
Slowly open the fuel tank to allow the pressure
inside to decrease gradually.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Always wear appropriate and certified protective
equipment when operating the unit. Always wear
adequate clothing which does not hamper move
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ments when using the machine. Always wear
protective gloves, goggles, helmet and relative
equipment, half-mask respirator, acoustic protec
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tion equipment and anti-shear safety boots with
non–slip soles. Never wear scarves, shirts, neck
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laces or any hanging or flapping accessory that
could catch in the machine. Tie up your hair if it
is long. A breathing mask should be used when
there is a risk of dust.
CATEGORY SAFETY WARNINGS
SAFE OPERATION
The brake and clutch levers must move freely, they
must not need forcing and should return automat
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ically and rapidly back to the neutral position. The
engine stop switch, choke and speed levers (where
applicable) must easily move from one position
to the other. The electric cables and in particular
the spark plug cable must be in perfect condition
to avoid the generation of any sparks, and the cap
must be correctly fitted on the spark plug. The ma
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chine handgrips and protection devices must be
clean and dry and well fastened to the machine.
Do not mount equipment or accessories on the
machine not foreseen or approved by the man
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ufacturer. Non-authorized modifications and/or
accessories can result in serious personal injury or
the death of the operator or others.
Make sure that you stop the engine:
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When mounting or removing accessories.
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Whenever you leave the machine unattended.
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During refueling.
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When emptying the grass bag.
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When moving between work areas or above paved
areas and ground obstacles.
WARNING:
Rotating parts can cause serious injury,
avoid contacting the rotating parts when they are still in
rotation. Never put your hands or feet underneath the
chassis of the lawn mower while the engine is running
and always walk behind the lawnmower.
WARNING:
If something breaks or an accident occurs
while working, turn off the engine immediately and
move the machine away to prevent further damage.
In case foreign body has entered the machine, stop
the machine immediately, inspect for any damage and
make repairs before starting it again.
The noise and vibration levels shown in these instruc
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tions are the maximum levels for use of the machine.
Insufficient maintenance has a significant impact on
vibration and noise emissions. Consequently, it is
necessary to take preventive steps to eliminate pos
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sible damage due to high levels of noise and stress
from vibration. Maintain the machine well, wear
ear protection devices and take breaks while work
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ing. Operating the machine with a stable speed and
griping the handles firmly with suitable force can
decrease the vibration level. During a working day,
you shall take frequent and adequate breaks to pre
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vent damage from vibration and damage to the ears.
Prolonged exposure to vibrations can cause injuries
and neurovascular disorders (also called “Raynaud’s
syndrome” or “white hand”), especially to people
suffering from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers and are
shown through loss of sensitivity, torpor, itching,
pain and discoloring of or structural changes to the
skin. These effects can be worsened by low ambient
