Trueshopping
www.Trueshopping.co.uk
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8-SECURITY MEASURES
General conditions of use
1.
This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass. Never use the mower for
other purposes. Any other use can lead to damaging the mower.
2.
Persons under 16 years of age and persons who are not familiar with the user instructions
must not use the mower.
3.
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.
4.
Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn.
User Instructions
1.
Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened.
2.
Before mowing place the grass catcher in its position.
3.
Before mowing make sure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
When cutting edges the blade may require resharpening, this must be done evenly on both
sides so as to prevent any imbalance. If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced.
4.
When mowing always wear long trousers and strong footwear.
5.
Do not run the engine in an enclosed and/or poorly ventilated area.
6.
Work only when there is sufficient light.
7.
Do not use the lawnmower when it is raining or when the grass is wet.
8.
Particular precautions must be taken while mowing on slopes. Mow across the face of slopes,
never down or up.
9.
Turn off the engine while the lawnmower is unattended.
10.
Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine and never place your hands and feet
underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
11.
Never change in any way the rated speed of the engine.
12.
On the self-propelled mowers, disconnect the self-propelled system before starting the engine.
13.
Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running.
14.
Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases:
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Before any operation under the deck or the grass rear discharge chute.
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Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
