SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Explanation of Symbols on the L470
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully
to make sure you understand all the
controls and what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on the
ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting
the lawnmower may cause stones to
be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow
whilst people especially children or
pets are in the mowing area
Beware of severing toes or hands.
Do not put hands or feet near a
rotating blade.
Disconnect the spark plug before
attempting any maintenance,
cleaning or adjustment, or if you are
going to leave the lawnmower
unattended for any period.
Blade continues to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until
all machine components have
completely stopped before touching
them.
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for
the functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Fuel Safety
WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable
- Wear protective clothing when handling any fuels
and lubricants.
- Avoid contact with skin. If affected, wash liberally
with soap and water.
- Remove petrol and engine oil before transporting
the product.
- Store fuel in a cool place in a container
specifically designed for the purpose.
- Only use a container that is specially designed for
mixing fuel.
- Your lawnmower has a 2 stroke
engine which runs on fuel of 1
part of oil to 25 parts of petrol.
- Do not use standard 2-stroke
mixture as supplied by garages, neat petrol or
multi grade oil.
- Use a good quality 2-stroke oil or a quality SAE 30 oil
mixed with fresh REGULAR grade unleaded petrol.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
- Wipe dirt and grass clippings from the fuel tank
filler cap to avoid getting dirt into the fuel tank.
- 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.
- If petrol 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.
- Never use stale fuel left from last season or fuel
which has been stored for long periods.
- Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
- Move the product away from the fuelling area
before starting
- Fuel should be stored in a cool place away from
naked flames.
- Your carburettor is pre-set. Normally no further
adjustment is required.
Preparation
1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals. Always
wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
2. The use of ear protection is recommended.
3. Make sure the area to be cut is clear of sticks,
stones, bones, wire and debris; they could be
thrown by the blade.
4. Before using always visually inspect to see that cutting
lines, disc bolts and disc assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades together
with their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
5. Have faulty silencers replaced.
Use
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
2. Use the mower only in daylight or good artificial light.
3. Avoid operating your mower in wet grass, where
feasible.
4. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious
injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to
ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible
for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower.
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