Safety Instructions
16. Store the mower in a well ventilated place away from naked flames, such as may be
found in hot water heaters.
17. Exercise caution when handling the engine or exhaust system following use. These
parts of the mower heat up during use and may cause injury.
18. Do not over speed the engine or alter governor settings. Excessive speed is
dangerous and may cause injury and shortens mower life.
19. You should wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.
20. Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle setting during
engine run-out.
21. Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose. In
general, plastic containers are unsuitable.
22. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug cap and inspect the mower:
(a) If the mower begins to vibrate abnormally; or
(b) after striking a foreign object.
23. Never cut grass while walking backwards.
24. Stop the engine before pushing a mower across gravel drives, walks or roads.
25. Walk while mowing, never run.
26. Mow across the face of a slope, NEVER up and down the face of slopes. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow on steep slopes.
27. Exercise caution when lifting or carrying a mower. Never pick up or carry a mower
when it is operating.
28. Never use the mower unless:
1) On Models HRU19RPU, HRU196PU, HRU197PU, HRU216SU the grass catcher
is fitted.
2) On Models HRU19DPU, HRU196DPU, HRU197DPU, HRU216DSU,
HRU217DPU the grass catcher or discharge plug is fitted.
(Reproduced in part from AS2657 -1985 with the kind permission of the Standards
Association of Australia)
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