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| Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Training
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Lo-
cal regulations can restrict the age of the op-
erator.
• Never mow while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is re-
sponsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial foot-
wear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the machine.
• WARNING:
Petrol is highly flammable:
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Store fuel in containers specifically de
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signed for this purpose;
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Do not fill the tank, or start the lawnmower
indoors, or in a poorly ventilated area, as
exhaust gases contain poisonous substanc-
es and petrol fumes are flammable and dan
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gerous.
-Always use unleaded petrol not more than 3
months old. Fill the tank using a funnel, but
never completely. Clean up any overflow or
splashes before starting.
-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 pet-
rol 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 creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapors have
dissipated;
-replace all fuel tank and container caps se-
curely
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see
that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assem-
bly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
Operation
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Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,
where feasible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the
face of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing di-
rection on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the lawnmower towards you.
• Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing surfac-
es other than grass, and when transporting the
lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
over speed the engine.
• Disengage all blades and drive clutches be-
fore starting the engine.
• Start the engine or switch on the motor care-
fully according to instructions and with feet
well away from the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting 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 neces-
sary and lift only the part which is away from
the operator.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front
of the discharge chute.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running.
• 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 unclogging
chute;