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Operating Instruction
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
b) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
c) Avoid operating the equipment in wet
grass, where feasible.
d) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
e) Walk, never run.
f) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across
the face of slopes, never up and down.
g) Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
h) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
i) Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the lawnmower towards you.
j) Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has
to be tilted for transportation when cross-
ing surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from
the area to be mowed.
k) Never operate the lawnmower with defec-
tive guards, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers,
in place.
l) Do not change the engine governor set-
tings or over speed the engine.
m) Disengage all blades and drive clutches
before starting the engine.
n) Start the engine or switch on the motor
carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s).
o) Do not tilt the lawnmower when start-
ing the engine or switching on the motor,
except if the lawnmower has to be tilted
for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
p) Do not start the engine when standing in
front of the discharge chute.
q) Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
r) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
the engine is running.
s) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug wire, make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop and, where
a key is fitted remove the key:
-Before clearing blockages or unclog-
ging chute;
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1. Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the lawn-
mower. Local regulations can restrict the
age of the operator.
c) Never mow while people, especially chil-
dren, or pets are nearby.
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards oc-
curring to other people or their property.
1.2 Preparation
a) While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not oper-
ate the equipment when barefoot or wear-
ing open sandals.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
objects which can be thrown by the ma-
chine.
c) WARNING:
Petrol is highly flammable:
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Store fuel in containers specifically de
-
signed for this purpose;
-refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refueling;
-add fuel before starting the engine,
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank
or add petrol while the engine is running
or when the engine is hot;
-If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid cre-
ating any source of ignition until petrol
vapors have dissipated;
-replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely
d) Replace faulty silencers.
e) Before using, always visually inspect to
see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Re-
place worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
1.3. Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined
