container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
9. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until the fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
11. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
Travel and transport on public roads
Check the relevant road traffic regulations before driving
the product on a public road. If transporting the product
on another vehicle always use approved securing
devices and make sure that the product is securely held.
Use full width ramps for loading and unloading the
product for transport.
Towing
If your product has a hydrostatic transmission you
should only tow it very short distances at low speed if
absolutely necessary, otherwise the transmission may
be damaged.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Intended use
This product is designed solely for cutting grass on
conventional lawns and other cleared and leveled
ground without obstacles, as rocks, stumps etc., and, in
conjunction with accessories supplied by the
manufacturer even for other special tasks for which
instructions are delivered with the accessory. Use in any
other way is considered as contrary to the intended use.
Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions
of operation, service and repair as specified by the
manufacturer also constitute essential elements of the
intended use.
This product should be operated, serviced and repaired
only by persons who are familiar with its particular
characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant
safety procedures.
Accident prevention regulations, all other generally
recognised regulations on safety and occupational
medicine, and all road traffic regulations must be
observed at all times.
Any arbitrary modifications carried out to this product
may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting
damage or injury.
Safe operation practices for ride-on mowers
Before starting cutting operations, train different driving
operations on an open ground without people nearby
until you feel familiar with handling the equipment. This
is particularly important if you have no or little prior
experience of driving a vehicle.
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Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-
related injuries. These operators should evaluate their
ability to operate the riding mower safely in order to
protect themselves and others from serious injury.
Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may
fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation.
Safety definitions
Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the operator's manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage
to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.
General safety instructions
WARNING: This product can cut off hands
and feet and throw objects. Serious injury or
death may occur if you do not obey the
safety instructions.
WARNING: Do not continue to use a product
with damaged cutting equipment. Damaged
cutting equipment can throw objects and
cause serious injury or death. Replace
damaged blades immediately.
WARNING: This product produces an
electromagnetic field during operation. This
field may under some circumstances
interfere with active or passive medical
implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury we recommend persons with
medical implants to consult their physician
and the medical implant manufacturer
before operating this product.
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
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Always be careful and use your common sense.
Avoid all situations which you consider to be beyond
your capability. If you feel uncertainty about the
operating procedures after you read the operator's
manual, consult an expert before you continue.
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