GB • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 881 • Powertrak 340 • OSW 02.10
Warning! Read these instructions care-
fully, be familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the lawnmower.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to by-
standers.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from the machine.
Switch off and remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if the ca-
ble is entangled and before leaving the
lawnmower unattended for any period.
Keep the supply flexible cord away
from the cutting blade.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes
or fingers.
Wait until all machine components
have completely stopped before
touching them. The blades continue to
rotate after the machine is switched off,
a rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the
lawnmower outdoors whilst it is raining.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children or
pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot
or wearing open sandals, always wear substan-
tial footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawn-
mower is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged or loose.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass,
where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or
wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes - never up and
down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing di-
rection on slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or
pulling the lawnmower towards you. Never
cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
Stop the blades 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.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or
switching on the motor, except if the lawn-
mower has to be tilted for starting in long grass.
In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is away
from the operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position before re-
turning the mower to the ground.
Switch on the lawnmower with feet well away
from the blades.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the
motor is running.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine
– before clearing a blockage
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs as
necessary
– if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
that the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Atco-
Qualcast approved.
Safety Notes
STOP
Atco-Qualcast Ltd, Suffolk Works, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1EY, England
Tel: (01449) 742130 Fax: (01449) 674243
Printed in England F016L69881 (02.10)
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