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• Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never use the machine if the user is tired or unwell, or has
taken medicine, drugs, alcohol or any substances which
may slow his reflexes and compromise his judgement.
• Do not allow children or other passengers
to ride on the machine.
• Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or unexpected events occurring to other
people or their properties. It is the user's responsibility
to assess the potential risk of the area where work is to
be carried out, and to take all the necessary precautions
to ensure his own safety and that of others, particularly
on slopes or rough, slippery and unstable ground.
• If the machine is sold or lent to others, make
sure that the operator looks over the user
instructions contained in this manual.
2.2
PREPARATION
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Always wear suitable work attire, hard-wearing safety
footwear with non-slip soles and long trousers. Do
not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Wear hearing protection devices.
• Never wear scarves, shirts, necklaces, bracelets,
clothing with flowing parts, laces or ties or any hanging
or flapping accessory that could catch in the machine
or in any objects or materials in the work area.
• Tie your hair back if it is long.
Work area/Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and
remove anything that could be thrown by the
machine or damage the cutting means/rotating
units (stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
Internal combustion engines: fuel
DANGER! The fuel is highly flammable.
• Keep the fuel in approved containers, in a safe place,
away from any naked lights or heat sources.
• Keep the containers free of grass cuttings,
leaves, or excessive grease.
• Keep the containers out of the reach of children.
• Do not smoke when filling up with fuel
or when handling the fuel.
• Use a funnel to top up with fuel only in the open air.
• Do not inhale fuel fumes.
• Never remove the tank cap or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
• Open the fuel tank slowly to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually.
• Do not approach the tank opening with a
naked flame to check its contents.
• If you have spilled some fuel, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the
fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours have dissipated.
• Immediately clean up all traces of fuel spilt
on the machine or on the ground.
• Replace caps of all fuel tanks and containers securely.
• Never start the machine in the same place in which
you refilled it with fuel; the engine must be started in
an area at least 3 metres from where you refuelled.
• If fuel is spilt on clothing, change clothing
before starting the engine.
2.3
DURING OPERATION
Work Area
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can develop. All starting operations have to be
effected in an open or well ventilated area. Always
remember that exhaust gases are toxic.
• When starting up the machine, do not direct
the silencer and therefore the exhaust
fumes towards flammable materials.
• Do not use the machine in environments at risk of
explosion, in the presence of flammable liquids, gas or
powder. Electrical contacts and mechanical friction can
generate sparks that can ignite the powder or vapours.
• Work only in daylight or with good artificial
light in good visibility conditions.
• Keep persons, children and animals away
from the working area. Instruct another adult
to supervise any children in the vicinity.
• Avoid working with wet grass, in the rain and when there
is a risk of a thunderstorm, especially lightening.
• Pay careful attention to uneven ground (hills, dips), slopes,
hidden hazards and obstacles than could limit visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines, ditches or embankments.
The machine could overturn if a wheel slides
over the edge or if the earth gives way.
• Always mow across a slope and never up and down
it, being very careful when changing direction,
making sure you have firm footage and that the
wheels do not hit any obstacle (such as stones,
branches, roots, etc.) that may cause the machine
to slide sideways or make you lose control of it.
• Look out for traffic when using the machine near the road.
Behaviour
• Exercise caution when reversing or moving backwards.
Look behind you to make sure there are no obstacles
before and during operations in reverse gear.
• Never run, always walk.
• Do not allow the lawnmower to pull you along.
• Always keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means, when starting and when using the machine.
• Attention: the cutting means will continue to
rotate for a few seconds after disengagement
or after you have switched off the engine.
• Keep away from the discharge opening.
• Disengage the cutting means:
– When moving between work areas
– When driving on grass free surfaces
• Disengage the cutting means, switch off the
ending, disconnect the spark plug cap and
remove the ignition key (if present):
– Whenever you leave the machine unattended
•
If something breaks or an accident occurs
during work, turn off the engine immediately and
move the machine away to prevent further damage;
if an accident occurs with injuries or third parties
are injured, carry out the first aid measures most
suitable for the situation immediately and contact
the medical authorities for any necessary health
care. Carefully remove any debris which could cause
damage or injury to persons or animals if ignored.
•
The noise and vibration levels shown in these
instructions are the maximum levels for use of the
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