Raider RD-GLM09, User Manual

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2. SLOPE OPERATION
For your safety,; use the slope gauge to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or
hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degree as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit
on that area or serious injury could result.
■ DO:
• Mow across the fact of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Always be sure of your footing. Aslip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel
you and losing your balance release the blade control handle * immediately and the blade will stop in
less than 3 seconds.
■ DO NOT:
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• 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 the case, do the tilt if more than absolutely necessary and
tilt only the part which is away from the operator.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing of
balance.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degree as shown on the slope gauge.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
3.CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children or other
objects.
• Never allow children under age 14 to operate the mower. Children 14 years of age and above
should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child or hazard.
4.SERVICE
Warning: Petrol is highly flammable
• Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is running. Allow engine to cool at least
two minutes before refueling.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as
it may cause a fire or explosion.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Refuel outdoor only do not smoke while refueling.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or spark such
as a gas water heater, space heater or furnace.
• Never run an engine inside a closed area.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the
engine silencer and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
• Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.