Villager
V 46 T / VR 46 T (GB)
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- 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 petrel 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 vapours have dissipated;
- replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely;
d) replace faulty silencers;
e) before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets m preserve balance;
Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect
b) mow only in daylight or in good artificial light;
c) avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible;
d) always be sure of your footing on slopes;
e) walk, never run;
f) for wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down;
g) exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;
h) do not mow excessively steep slopes;
i) use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you;
j) stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed;
k) never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
l) do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine;
m) disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine;
n) start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well
away from the blade(s);
o) do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the
lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. ln this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from the operator,
p) do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;
q) do not put hands or feet neat or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
tines;
r) never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running;
s) stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire;
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;- before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower,
- after striking a foreign object inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the lawnmower,
- if lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally(check immediately);
t) stop the engine:
- whenever you leave the lawnmower,