Safety Precautions; Safety Alert Symbol; Training; Preparation - Hayter Harrier 41 Owner's Handbook Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Alert Symbol

This safety alert symbol indicates important safety
messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the
possibility of injury. Carefully read the following and
inform others.
Your mower is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure
to observe the following precautions may result in
serious injury.

Training

Before using the mower read the owners handbook
carefully. P ay p articular a ttention t o t he s afety p recautions.
Ensure that you are familiar with the controls and the
proper u se o f t he e quipment. L earn h ow t o s top t he m ower
quickly in an emergency.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
Keep in mind that the user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.

Safety Symbols

Safety A lert -­ Be aware Stop engine and remove
to the possibility of injury. spark plug lead before
working on the mower.

Preparation

While m owing, a lways w ear s ubstantial f ootwear a nd l ong
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the
machine.
WARNING
purpose.
-­ refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling;;
-­ 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 the
petrol vapours have dissipated;;
-­ replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Replace faulty silencers.
hazards. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting
mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. A
damaged c utterblade m ust b e r eplaced i mmediately w ith a
Carefully read the
Danger of being hit
Owners Handbook be-­
by thrown objects.
fore using the machine.
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genuine Hayter replacement part.
Operation
exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
Always pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent
hand or arm injury.
Avoid using the machine on wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes of more than 20
and mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
mower towards you.
Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Hayter
parts.
This machine contains spring loaded assemblies which
could cause a hazard when disassembled and
reassembled. Maintenance should only be carried out by
a Hayter authorised dealer.
Keep bystanders at
Danger of severing
a safe distance from
the mower. cutting mechanism.
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