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DANGER WARNING or CAUTION.
DANGER:
You will be killed or seriously hurt if you don't follow instructions
WARNING:
You will be killed or seriously hurt if you don't follow instructions.
CAUTION:
You can be hurt if you don't follow instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or reduce
injury.
GENERAL CONDITION OF USE
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This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass. Never use the mower for other
purposes. Any other utilization can involve danger for your safety and can involve damage to the
mower.
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Persons under 16 years of age and persons who are not familiar with the user instructions must not
use the mower.
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The user is responsible of the safety of other people in the working area. Keep children and domestic
animals at a safe distance while the mower is in use.
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Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn which may be thrown by the machine, stay
alert for any foreign objects which may have been missed.
Using Instructions
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Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened.
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Before mowing place the grass catcher in its position.
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Before mowing make sure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are securely fastened. When
cutting edges require re-sharpening, this must be done evenly on both sides so as to prevent any
imbalance. If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced.
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When mowing always wear a long trousers and strong footwear.
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Do not run the engine in an enclosed and/or poorly ventilated area, where gas of the engine contains
carbon monoxide, which are dangerous for your health.
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Work only when there is sufficient light.
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Do not use the lawn mower when it is raining or when the grass is wet.
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Particular precautions must be taken while mowing on slopes or downing stretches. Mow across the
face of slopes, never down or up.
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Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawn mower unattended, displace the lawnmower or incline
it.
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Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine and never place your hands and feet
underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
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Never change in any way the rated speed of the engine.
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On the self-propelled mowers, disconnect the self-propelled system before starting the engine.
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Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running.
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Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases:
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Before any operation under the deck or the grass rear discharge chute.
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Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
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Before carrying, lifting or removing the mower.
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If you leave the mower unattended or changing the cutting height.
