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• Do not over-speed the engine or alter governor settings.
Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens the mower life.
• It is advisable to wear suitable eye protection when operating a mower.
• Turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing and reduce the throttle
setting during engine run-out.
• Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically designed for the purpose.
In general, plastic containers are unsuitable.
• Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and inspect the mower if:
a) the mower begins to vibrate abnormally; or b) after striking a foreign object.
• Never cut grass while walking backwards
• Stop the engine before pushing the mower across gravel drives,
walks or roads. Always walk, never run
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively on steep slopes.
• Never pick up or carry a mower when it is operating
SETTING UP
Preliminary
• Open the lawn mower carton carefully folding back the carton top flaps.
• Lift out the plastic grass catcher components.
• With the aid of a second person carefully lift the lawn mower
out of the carton and place on a level surface.
• Loosen the two handle bar pivot bolt knobs (A) (where fitted).
• Fold the handle bars out straight, inline with the lower handle bars. Tighten the two handle
bar pivot bolt knobs (A) or the cam locks (B) to secure the handle bars in position.
• Remove and discard the white protective packing sheet from the mower.
Handle bar pivot bolt knobs
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