Gardeo GTDTAL58HP5TBS-CM Traduction Des Instructions Originales page 46

If the unit owner must change, give
them also the instruction manual
Never use petrol lawnmower after
consuming alcohol or drugs, or if you
feel tired (e) or sick.
WARNING: If you strike an object, stop
the engine. Remove the wire from the
spark plug, carefully inspect the mower
and repair any damage before
continuing
use. Excessive vibration of the mower
is a sign of damage. The unit must be
inspected and repaired quickly
Preparation
• While mowing, always wear
substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing
open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where
the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which
can be thrown by the machine.
• WARNING- Petrol is highly
flammable.
- store fuel in containers specifically
designed for this purpose;
- refuel outdoors only and do not
smoke while refueling;
- 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.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• 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.
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