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Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.
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Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn- mower
towards you.
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Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the
area to be mowed.
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Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or
without safety devices, such as the stoneguard and/or
grass-catcher, in place.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or over
speed the engine.
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On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch
before starting the engine.
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Start the engine carefully, following the instructions
and keeping feet well away from the blade.
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Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of
obstacles and tall grass.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is
running.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
– Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting
deck or before unclogging the chute;
– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawn mower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawn mower;
– If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (find
and remove the cause of the vibration immediately).
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Stop the engine:
– Whenever you leave the lawn mower unattended.
Remove the key from models with electric starters.
– Before refuelling.
– Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.
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Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and
turn the fuel off when you have finished mowing,
following the instructions in the engine handbook.
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When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from
the rotating blade. This distance is the length of the
handle.
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Never cut grass while walking backwards.
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Stop the engine before pushing mower across gravel
drives, walks or roads.
Maintenance and storage
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. Regular
maintenance is essential for safety and performance.
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Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside
a building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark
or a source of extreme heat.
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed
space.
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust
silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area
free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave
containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
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Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for
wear and deterioration.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors and when the engine is cool.
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Wear strong work gloves when removing and
reassembling the blade.
