7)
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8)
Do not mow on slopes of more than 20 degrees.
9)
Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn mower towards you.
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Stop the blade 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 mown.
11)
Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, such as the stone-
guard and/or grass-catcher, in place.
12)
Do not change the engine governor settings or over rev the engine.
13)
On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine.
14)
Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet well away from the blade.
15)
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of
obstacles and tall grass.
16) Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
17)
Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
–Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before unclogging the 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 the lawnmower begins to abnormally vibrate (Immediate look for the cause of the vibrations and
take for necessarycontrols at a Specialised Centre).
19)
Stop the engine:
–Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Remove the key from models with electric
starters.
–Before refuelling.
–Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.
–Before adjusting the grass cutting height.
20)
Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turnthe fuel off when you have finished
mowing, following the in-structions in the engine handbook.
21)
When mowing, always keep a safe distance from the rotating blade. This distance is the length
of the handle.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1)
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-ment is in safe working condition. Regular
maintenance is essential for safety and performance.
2)
Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark
or a source of extreme heat.
3)
Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
4)
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
Do not leave containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
5)
Check the stone-guard and the grass-catcher frequently for wear and deterioration.
6)
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool.
7)
Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade.
8) Keep the blade balanced during sharpening.
All operations on the blade (dismantling, sharpening,
remounting balancing, and/or replacing) require a certain familiarity and special tools. For safety reasons,
these jobs are best carried out at a specialized centre.
9) For safety reasons, never use the machine when it has worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be
replaced and not repaired. Use geniune spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can
damage
the equipment and impair your safety.
TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1)
Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported or tilted you must:
–wear strong working gloves;
–grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, takingaccount of the weight and its
distribution.
–use an appropriate number of people for the weight of themachine and the characteristics of the
vehicle or the place where it has to be placed or collected.
2)
During transport, fasten the machine securely with ropes or chains.
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