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1. Safety messages
Your safety and the safety of others is very important when operating this machine. We
have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the mower. This
information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please read these
messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with
operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You must use your own good judgment.
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
Safety Labels
–
on the lawnmower.
Instructions
–
how to use this mower correctly and safely.
Important:
Read the instruction manual before using the machine.
Danger of thrown objects.
Keep other people at a safe distance while working
Warning:
Remove the spark plug cable from the spark plug and read
instructions before carrying out any repair or maintenance.
Danger of cutting yourself.
Blades in movement. Do not put hands or feet near or under the opening
of the cutting deck.
Safety Messages
– preceded by a safety alert
symbol and one of three signal
words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
You could be seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You could be seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.
You can be hurt if you don't follow instructions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to
avoid or reduce injury.
General Conditions Of Use
•
This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass. Never use the
mower for any other purpose. Any other utilisation can involve danger for your safety
and can involve damage to the mower.
•
Persons under 16 years of age and persons who are not familiar with the user
instructions must not use the mower.
•
The user is responsible of the safety of other people in the working area. Keep
children and domestic animals at a safe distance while the mower is in use.