grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed;
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Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
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Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine;
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Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s);
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Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine;
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Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Do not touch rotating blade.
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Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times;
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Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running;
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If 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
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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 refuelling;
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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 ;
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Go slow when using a trailing seat ;
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;
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Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach an open
flame or spark;
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Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure; store the product always out of reach of children;
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To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, exhaust, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease;
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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration;
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Only use original spare parts
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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.
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The cutting edges of the mower blade are sharp and can lacerate (cut) skin tissue. Care should be taken
when doing any repair work on or around the mower blade.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
