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• Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
cable, making sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop.
a) Before clearing blockages or unclogging the
chute.
b) Before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower.
c) After striking a foreign object, inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawnmower.
d) If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally,
check immediately.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire, make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop before refuelling.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never store the equipment with petrol in the
tank inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
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.
