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MODEL No.: SLM462, PRODUCT No.: 63158
unleaded fuel.
Do not use ethanol based fuels.
Operation Safety Instructions
WARNING:
Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug before any
repairs or maintenance operations.
• Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened before every
use.
• Before mowing ensure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are
securely fastened. When the blade edges require re-sharpening, this
must be done evenly on both sides to prevent any imbalance. If the
blades are damaged, it must be replaced.
• When mowing always wear long trousers and strong, covered
footwear.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed and/or poorly ventilated area.
The gas of the engine contains carbon monoxide, which is dangerous
to your health.
• Work only when there is sufficient light.
• Do not use the lawn mower when it is raining or when the grass is
wet.
• Caution must be taken while mowing on slopes. Mow across the face
of slopes, never down or up.
• Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawn mower unattended.
• Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine and never
place your hands and feet underneath the deck while the engine is
running.
• If working on high grass, adjust the mowing height to reduce the
friction and prevent over loading. The optimal mowing height
should be 1/3 the height of the grass. It would affect the work
efficiency of lawn mower if too much higher or lower.
• Never change the rated speed of the engine in any way .
• Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases:
- Before any operation under the deck.
- Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
- Before carrying, lifting or removing the mower.
