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– do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing;
– use counterweight(s) or wheel weights whenever advised in
the instructions manual.
7) Disengage the blades before crossing surfaces other than
grass.
8) Never use the machine with damaged guards, or with-
out the safety protective devices in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed
can increase the risk of personal injury.
10) Before leaving the driving seat:
– disengage the blades and lower the attachments;
– go into neutral and apply the parking brake;
– stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
11) Disengage the blades, stop the engine and remove the
ignition key:
– before cleaning, checking or servicing the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for dam-
age and make repairs before restarting and operating the
machine;
– If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check for the
causes immediately).
12) Disengage the blades for transport or whenever they are
not in use.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the blades:
– before refuelling;
14) Reduce the throttle during engine run-out. If the engine is
provided with a shut-off valve, cut off the fuel when you have
finished mowing.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
2) Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, silencer, battery
compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
5) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety purposes.
6) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done out-
doors.
7) On multi-bladed machines, remember that the rotation of
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
8) When the machine is to be stored or left unattended, lower
the cutting deck.
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