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Important!
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please
read the complete operating instructions and safety
regulations with due care. Keep this manual in a safe
place, so that the information is available at all times.
If you give the equipment to any other person, hand
over these operating instructions and safety regulations
as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these
instructions and the safety instructions.
1. Safety instructions for lawn mowers
Note
1. Read the directions with due care. Familiarize
yourself with the settings and proper operation of the
machine.
2. Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the operating instructions to use the
mower. Contact your local governmental
agency for information regarding minimum age
requirements for operating the mower.
3. Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals. Always keep in
mind that the operator is responsible for
accidents involving other persons and/or their
property.
4. If you give the equipment to any other person,
give them these operating instructions as well.
5. This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting
natural grass. Never use the mower for other purposes.
Any other utilization can involve danger for your safety
and can involve damage to the mower.
6. Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the
lawn which may be thrown by the machine, stay alert for
any foreign objects which may have been missed.
Preliminary measures
1. Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in
sandals.
2. Check the grounds on which the machine will be used
and remove all objects that could be caught up and
violently flung out of the chute.
3.
Warning:
Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore:
- Only store petrol in containers designed to hold
petroleum-based liquids.
- Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke
during the refueling process.
- Always refuel the lawn mower before starting
the engine. Always ensure that the fuel tank cap
is closed when the engine is running and when
the mower is hot; also do not refuel.
- If petrol has overflowed, do not under any
circumstances attempt to start the engine.
Instead, remove the machine from the affected
area. Avoid starting the engine until the petrol
fumes have completely evaporated.
- For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other
tank closures must be replaced if they are
damaged.
- Never change the rated speed of the engine in any
way.
4. Replace defective mufflers.
5. Before using the mower, visually inspect it to
ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the
entire cutting apparatus are in good working
order (i.e. not worn out or damaged). To prevent
any imbalance, replace worn out or damaged
blades and mounting bolts as a set only (if
applicable).
Handling
1. Do not let the combustion engine run in enclosed
areas, as dangerous carbon monoxide gas can build up.
2. Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit
conditions. Avoid using the machine on wet
grass as far as possible.
3. Always maintain good footing on inclines.
4. Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
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