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General safety
• Keep this operating and maintenance manual in a safe
place for reference at a later date.
•
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children or pets,
are nearby. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
• This appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
•
Never touch a rotating blade.
Personal safety
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which can be
thrown by the machine.
• Petrol is highly flammable; store fuel in containers
specifically designed for this purpose.
a) Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Prior to use, visually inspect to see that the blade,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets, to preserve balance.
Operation safety
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass, where
feasible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Mow across the face of a slope, never up and
down.
