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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 can 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 operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
6. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights.
7. Stop the machine and attachment(s) if anyone enters the area.
PREPARATION
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can be
thrown by the machine.
3. Warning - gas 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 gas while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
- If gas 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 gas vapours have dissipated.
- Replace all fuel tank and container
caps securely.
4. Replace faulty mufflers.
5. 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 to preserve balance.
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. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run.
6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
10. 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.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers, in place.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s).
15. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower
has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
