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5. For machines with wheels: Always mow across
hills i.e. never straight up or straight down.
6. Be particularly careful when you change direction on
a slope.
7. Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
8. Always be extra careful when turning the mower
around and when pulling it towards you.
9. Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the
blade has stopped rotating whenever the mower
has to be tilted for transporting over areas other
than lawns and whenever it has to be moved
from or to the area you want to mow.
10. Never use the lawn mower if the blade or safety
grilles are damaged, or without the attached guards, e.g.
deflectors and/or grass catching devices.
11. Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed
settings.
12. Release the engine brake before you start the
engine.
13. Start the engine with care, in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure that
your feet are far enough away from the mower
blade!
14. Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the
engine unless the mower must raised off of the ground a
little in order to start it. In the latter
case, tilt the mower as little as absolutely
necessary and only raise the side opposite to
that of the user.
15. Never start the engine while standing in front of the
chute.
16. Never move your hands or feet toward or under any
rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute opening at all
times.
17. Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engine
running.
18. Switch off the engine and pull the spark plug boot:
- before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in the
chute.
- before carrying out any checks, cleaning,
maintenance or other work on the lawn mower
- if the lawn mower strikes a foreign body, examine it
for signs of damage and carry out any necessary repairs
before restarting and continuing to work with the mower.
If the lawn mower begins to experience exceptionally
strong vibrations, immediately switch it off and check it.
19. Switch off the engine:
- when you leave the lawn mower.
- before you refuel.
20. Operation of the machine at higher than normal
speed can lead to an increased risk of accidents.
21. Take care when carrying out installation work on the
machine, and avoid trapping fingers between the moving
cutting tool and the fixed parts of the machine.
Maintenance and storage
1. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened securely and that the machine is in
safe working condition.
2. Never store the mower (with petrol in the tank)
inside a building in which petrol fumes could
come into contact with open flames or sparks.
3. Allow the motor to cool before you put the lawn
mower in an enclosed area.
4. In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine,
exhaust and the area around the fuel tank free
from grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).
5. Routinely check the grass basket for signs of wear
and impaired functionality.
6. For your own safety, replace worn or damaged parts
without delay.
7. If the fuel tank should require emptying this should
only be done in the open air using a petrol suction pump
(available from DIY shops).
CAUTION!
Read all safety regulations and instructions.
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