4.4.
Operation.
4.4.1.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
4.4.2.
Mow only in daylight.
4.4.3.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
4.4.4.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes Walk, never run.
4.4.5.
For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
4.4.6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
4.4.7.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
4.4.8.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
4.4.9.
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
4.4.10.
Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
4.4.11.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over- speed the engine.
4.4.12.
gage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
4.4.13.
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade
4.4.14.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
4.4.15.
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
4.4.16.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
4.4.17.
Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
4.4.18.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap, make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key.
4.4.18.1.
Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
4.4.18.2.
Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.
4.4.18.3.
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
4.4.18.4.
If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
4.4.18.5.
Whenever you leave the lawn mower.
4.4.18.6.
Before refueling.
4.4.19.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down.
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