Nakayama SM8700, Owner'S Manual

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Safety instructions
General comments
Read the operating instructions carefully.
Familiarise yourself with the correct operation of
the mower.
Keep the operating instructions for later use and
for subsequent owners.
Follow the safety instructions and warnings on
the mower.
Users
Children and juveniles under the age of 16 as
well as anyone who has not read the operating
instructions must not operate the mower. Local
regulations may specify the minimum age.
Wear long, close-fitting trousers and sturdy, non-
slip footwear.
Working area
Carefully check the whole area to be mown.
Remove all foreign objects, such as stones,
sticks, wires, bones, etc.
Do not use the mower if there are any persons
(caution: children) or animals (including wildlife)
in the working area.
Operating times
Comply with any national regulations regarding
operating times for lawn mowers (noise
prevention).
See the operating manual for operating times.
Use the mower only in daylight or if the working
area is well illuminated.
Operation
Always make a visual inspection of the mower
before using it. The mower must be in a safe
operating condition.
Damaged or worn parts must be replaced
immediately.
Use the mower only if it is in the technical
condition stipulated by the manufacturer.
The person using the mower is responsible for
any accidents involving other persons or their
property.
Do not disable the safety or protective devices on
the mower.
Do not start the engine if anyone is standing in
front of the cutter bar
– the cutter and wheel
drives must not be engaged.
Use the mower on grassy areas only.
The cutter drive must be disengaged when the
mower is not on a mowable surface.
The blade guard must be mounted on the cutter
bar if the mower is transported or lifted.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Never lift or carry the mower if the engine is
running. Wait until the cutters have stopped
moving, then pull off the spark plug connector.
The mower may only be used if the safety
clearance determined by the handlebar is
maintained.
Ensure that you have a secure footing.
Always mow across a slope.
Never mow up or down a slope or on slopes with
an inclination greater than 10°.
Keep the exhaust and engine free of leaves,
grass and spilt oil.
Do not leave the mower unsupervised
– pull off
the spark plug connector.
Warning!
Petrol is highly flammable!
Store petrol in designated containers only.
Refill with petrol outdoors only. Do not smoke
while refilling!
Do not open the tank cap or refill with petrol while
the engine is running or if the machine is hot.
Use a funnel or filling tube to refill petrol to
prevent fuel being spilt onto the engine, the
housing or on the ground.
If petrol has been spilt, do not start the engine.
Clean the mower and do not restart the engine
until the petrol vapours have dispersed.