STERWINS PLM1-46H145.5, Assembly, Use, Maintenance Manual

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operation
• Do not use the lawn mower while being tired, ill or under influence of alcohol or other drugs.
• Regular checking the lawn mower, ensure that all starting interlocks and operator presence
controls are properly functioning.
• Do not use the lawn mower in the bad weather especially in the thunder rain day.
• The tool can only be used outdoors, and in no case in a building.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
• Warning! Do not use the lawn mower when there is a risk for lighting.
• It is recommended to limit the duration of operation, in order to minimise the risks from
noise and vibration.
• Be careful when using the lawn mower on slopes and near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass, where possible.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Do not operate on inclines greater than 15°.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
• Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Caution: The lawn mower shall not be operated without either the entire grass catcher or
self-closing discharge opening guard in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
• Do not alter or tamper with any sealed adjustment for the engine speed control.
• The lawn mower safety systems or features shall not be tampered with or disabled.
• Disengage all blades and drive clutches before starting the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts have
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted, remove the key.
- Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
- Before checking, clea ning or working on the lawn mower.
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
- If the lawn mower 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 and, where a key is fitted, remove the key.
- Whenever you leave the lawn mower.
- Before refueling.
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off when finished mowing.
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.
• After use, the tool must be left outdoors for at least two hours before entering inside a
building.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure; Clean and maintain the lawn
mower before storage.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
• Improper maintenance, use of non-conforming replacement components, or the removal
or modification of safety components can damage the lawn mower and injure the
operators seriously.
• Only use the blades and spare parts recommended. The use of non-genuine parts can
damage the machine and injure the operators. Keep the lawn mower in good
working condition.
• If the blade stopping device doesn’t work, please contact service centre for help.
WARNING:
Do not touch rotating blade.
WARNING: Refuel in a well-ventilated area with the engine stopped.
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