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Preparation
During mowing, always wear slip-resistant foot protection and long pants. Do not use the
equipment barefoot or wearing sandals open.
Wear personal protective equipment including at least: clothes of protection, gloves, foot
protection, mask, ocular and hearing protection
Carefully inspect the area where equipment and remove all foreign objects such as stones,
toys, stick and wires.
WARNING - Gasoline is extremely flammable.
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Add fuel before starting. Do not remove the fuel tank cap while the machine is running
or when it is hot.
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If the fuel has spilled or leaked, do not attempt to start the machine but move the
machine away from the leakage area and avoid creating a source of ignition until the
gasoline vapours has dissipated.
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Refuel only outside and do not smoke during refuelling.
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Store fuel in tanks specifically designated for this purpose.
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Replace the fuel tank or the defective gasoline plug securely.
Replace defective mufflers.
Before use, always inspect visually that the blades, blade assembly and blade lock are not
worn or damaged. Replace blades and blade assemblies that are not in good condition to
maintain balance. Always use recommended blades. Contact the manufacturer or your
dealer in order to have a list of recommended blades. Non-recommended blades can give
a risk of malfunctions, injuries and accidents.
The blades must be balanced to ensure proper operation and to be able to work safely.
Operation
Do not use the machine in a confined space or hazardous carbon monoxide emissions
can be collected.
Mow only under daylight or under good artificial light. Always have a good visibility.
Avoid using the equipment on greasy grass, where possible.
Always be sure of your walking on the slopes.
Walk, never run.
For lawn mowers, mow across slopes, never from top to bottom.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Stop the blades if the mower is to be tilted during transport when crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when transporting the mower due to the area to be mowed.
Do not mow on steep slopes.
Use extreme caution when tipping or pulling the mower towards you.
Never use the mower with defective guards, or without safety devices such as baffles and
or collection bins, which are not in place.
Do not change the motor configuration or increase the speed.
For starting, disengage all blades, the gears must be in neutral, the traction control lever
must be released. Set foot well away from the blades.
Before starting the engine or starting the engine, carefully read and understand all
instructions.
