3
Safety
Training
1.
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
2.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
3.
Never mow while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby.
4.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
5.
Do not carry passengers.
6.
All drivers should seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction. Such instruction
should emphasize:
•
the need for care and concentration when
working with rideon machines;
• control of a ride on machine sliding on a
slope will not be regained by the application
of the brake. The main reasons for loss of
control are:
– insufficient wheel grip;
– being driven too fast;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task;
– lack of awareness of the effects of ground
conditions, especially slopes;
Preparation
1.
While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open san-
dals.
2.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all objects which
may be thrown by the machine.
3.
WARNING—Petrol is highly flammable.
•
Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
•
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refueling.
•
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.
•
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 vapors have
dissipated.
•
Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
4.
Replace faulty silencers.
5.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or dam-
aged blades and bolts in sets to preserve bal-
ance.
6.
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Operation
1.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3.
Before attempting to start the engine, disengage
all blade attachment clutches and shift into neu-
tral.
4.
Do not use on slopes of more than:
•
Never mow side hills over 5°
•
Never mow uphill over 10°
•
Never mow downhill over 15°
5.
Remember there is no such thing as a “safe”
slope. Travel on grass9 slopes requires particu-
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