Safety Instructions - Honda HSS2031 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

For your own safety and operating comfort, it is highly
recommended that you read this manual in full.
Pay attention to these symbols and their meaning:
Indicates a high risk of severe personal injury or death if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION:
• Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage if
instructions are not followed.
NOTE: Source of useful information.
This sign means that you must take care during
certain operations. Refer to the safety instructions
on the following pages, to the point(s) indicated in
the box.
SAFETY
TRAINING
A1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use
before using the equipment. Know how to stop the engine rapidly.
A2. Use the lawnmower for the purpose it is intended for, that is mowing and collecting
grass. Any other use could be dangerous or damage the equipment.
A3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
A4. Never mow when people, especially children or pets are nearby.
Never use the machine in cases of fatigue or illness of the user, or after
consumption of medications, drugs, alcohol or dangerous substances which
might interfere with his ability regarding reflexes and concentration.
Never operate the machine if there is a risk of adverse weather such as lightning
or a storm, stop operation.
A5. Keep in mind that the owner or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
A6. Never attempt to modify the mower. It can cause an accident as well as damage
to the mower. Tampering with the engine voids the EU type-approval of this
engine.
• Do not connect an extension to the muffler.
• Do not modify the intake system.
• Do not adjust the governor.
A7. The machine is equipped with safety devices that must never be modified or
removed, otherwise the warranty may be void and the manufacturer released from
any liability. Always check that the safety devices work before using the machine.
2 EN
PREPARATION
B1. When using the machine, always wear safety shoes that are strong and non-slip
and long trousers. Do not use the machine with bare feet or wearing open shoes.
Avoid wearing chains, bracelets or baggy clothes with loose parts or with lacing
or neck ties. Long hair must be tied back. Always wear an anti-noise helmet.
B2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
objects which may be thrown by the machine (stones, branches, wires, bones,
etc...).
B3. WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only, before starting the engine and do not smoke while
refuelling or handling fuel.
- 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
vapours are dissipated.
- Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
- Before tipping the lawnmower to maintain the cutting means or drain oil, remove
fuel from tank.
B4. Replace faulty silencers.
B5. Before use, always visually inspect the machine, especially to see that the cutting
means, cutting-means bolts and cutting-means assembly are not worn or
damaged.
Replace worn or damaged cutting means and cutting-means bolts in sets to
preserve balance.