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5.
USING THE MACHINE
5.1.
Always use the lawnmower with the
grass catcher, or rear deflector in position.
5.2.
Stop the engine before emptying the
grass catcher or before you change the cutting
height.
5.3.
Never put feet or hands near the
mower when running.
5.4.
Before mowing, remove all foreign
objects from the lawn, which may cause injury
or damage.
5.5.
Keep children, people and pets at a
safe distance when the lawnmower is in use.
5.6.
Always wear appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) when using this
machine. Suggested PPE Sturdy footwear,
work gloves (especially when working near
blade), long trousers and hearing protection.
5.7.
Never work barefooted or with open
shoes or sandals.
5.8.
Do not operate the engine in a
confined space where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
5.9.
Mow only in daylight.
5.10.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet
grass, where feasible.
5.11.
Always be sure of your footing on
slopes Walk, never run.
5.12.
For wheeled rotary machines, mow
across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
5.13.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
5.14.
Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
5.15.
Stop the engine and allow the blade to
come to a stop 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
5.16.
Never operate the lawn mower with
defective guards, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in
place.
5.17.
Do not change the engine governor
settings or over- speed the engine.
5.18.
Engage all blade and drive clutches
before starting the engine.
5.19.
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade.
5.20.
Do not tilt the lawn mower when
starting the engine.
5.21.
Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
5.22.
Never pick up or carry a lawn mower
while the engine is running.
5.23.
Before leaving the mower, clearing
blockages, checking, cleaning, and refuelling or
after striking foreign object - Stop the engine
and disconnect the spark plug cap, make sure
that the blades have come to a complete stop.
5.24.
If the lawn mower starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).
6.
MAINTENANCE
Never touch a rotating blade.
Always stop the engine and unplug the spark
plug before doing any repairs or maintenance.
Check regularly the oil level and keep it to the
recommended level as required.
Frequently check the lawnmower and ensure
that all grass deposits are removed from
beneath the deck.
Lubricate the wheel bearings with a suitable
lubricant.
Check the blade, in order to obtain a good cut,
the blade should always be sharp and well
balanced. At regular intervals, check the
tightness of all nuts, bolts and screws.
If the blade hits an obstacle check for damage
and if the machine vibrates badly stop the
lawnmower and take it to a service dealer.
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