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5.
On multi-bladed lawn mowers, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades
to rotate.
Operation
1.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect;
2.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light;
3.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where possible;
4.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
5.
Walk, never run;
6.
For wheeled rotary lawn mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down;
7.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;
8.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
9.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you;
10. Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the
area to be mowed;
11. Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine;
13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine;
14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade(s);
15. Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except
if the lawn mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator;
16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times;
18. Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running;
19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire , make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:
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Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;
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After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower;
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If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately);
20. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts
SAFETY INFORMATION
