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TRAINING
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict the age of the
operator.
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects which can be thrown by the machine e.g. stones,
sticks etc.
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Warning - petrol is highly flammable.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling;
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 creating any
source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated;
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
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Replace faulty silencers.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade
bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn
or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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.
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Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass, where feasible.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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Walk, never run.
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For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never
up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Do not mow slopes over 15-20 degrees.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower
towards you.
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Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting
the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
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Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without
safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in
place.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the
engine.
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Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
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Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
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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 necessary and lift only
the part which is away from the operator.
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Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge
chute.