Safety Instructions; Training; Preparation; Operation - IKRA Mogatec BRM 1751 SSM TL Operating Instruction

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1. Training

a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the lawn-
mower. Local regulations can restrict the
age of the operator.
c) Never mow while people, especially chil-
dren, or pets are nearby.
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards oc-
curring to other people or their property.

1.2 Preparation

a) While mowing, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not oper-
ate the equipment when barefoot or wear-
ing open sandals.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
objects which can be thrown by the ma-
chine.
c) WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable:
- Store fuel in containers specifically de-
signed 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 cre-
ating any source of ignition until petrol
vapors have dissipated;
- replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely
d) Replace faulty silencers.
e) Before using, always visually inspect to
see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Re-
place worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.

1.3. Operation

a) Do not operate the engine in a confined
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b) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
c) Avoid operating the equipment in wet
d) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
e) Walk, never run.
f) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across
g) Exercise extreme caution when changing
h) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
i) Use extreme caution when reversing or
j) Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has
k) Never operate the lawnmower with defec-
l) Do not change the engine governor set-
m) Disengage all blades and drive clutches
n) Start the engine or switch on the motor
o) Do not tilt the lawnmower when start-
p) Do not start the engine when standing in
q) Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-
r) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
s) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
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space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
light.
grass, where feasible.
the face of slopes, never up and down.
direction on slopes.
pulling the lawnmower towards you.
to be tilted for transportation when cross-
ing surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from
the area to be mowed.
tive guards, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers,
in place.
tings or over speed the engine.
before starting the engine.
carefully according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s).
ing the engine or switching on the motor,
except if the lawnmower has to be tilted
for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
front of the discharge chute.
tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
the engine is running.
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 unclog-
ging chute;