- add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot;
- if petrol is spilled, 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 petrol vapors have
dissipated;
- replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
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Replace faulty silencers.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and
cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades
and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
• During thunderstorms, avoid mowing lawn,and insert the mower lawn in a
safe place.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
• 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.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspend the engine.
• Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
• Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
• 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:
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn
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