grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed;
Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine;
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s);
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine;
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Do not touch rotating blade.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times;
Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running;
If the the machine should start vibrating abnormally, stop the engine and visually inspect the cutting
mechanism to ensure it is in good condition. Vibration is usually a warning sign for trouble. A damaged
cutting blade must be replaced immediately with a new replacement blade
The engine and exhaust of the lawnmower become hot while running and can cause a burn. Ensure
these are not touched.
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;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawn mower;
- If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately);
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:
- Whenever you leave the lawn mower;
- Before refueling;
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing ;
Go slow when using a trailing seat ;
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;
Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open
flame or spark;
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, exhaust, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease;
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration;
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety; Only use original spare parts
Blade sharpening and balancing including relative dismantling and re-assembly are complicated
operations which involves specific competence as well as special equipment. For safety reasons, these
operations must be carried out by a specialized technical assistance centre. The same procedure applies
for blade replacement.
The cutting edges of the mower balde are sharp and can lacerate (cut) skin tissue. Care should be taken
when doing any repair work on or around the mower blade.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
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