General Power Tool Safety; Operation - GardenMaster GMPLMCNC Safety And Operating Manual

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY

WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR
PETROL LAWN MOWER
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 lawnmower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator;
c) Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby;
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
2. PREPARATION
a) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals;
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which can be
thrown by the machine;
c) 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 vapours have dissipated;
- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
d) Replace faulty silencers;
e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance;
f) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
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one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

3. OPERATION

a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collet;
b) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light;
c) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass,
where feasible;
d) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
e) Walk, never run;
f) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the
face of slopes, never up and down;
g) Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes;
h) Do not mow excessively steep lopes;
i) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the lawnmower towards you;
j) Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower
to and from the area to be mowed;
k) Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
l) Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine;
m) Disengage all blade and drive clutches before
starting the engine;
n) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s);
o) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting 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;
p) Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute;
q) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times;
r) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running;
s) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark 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 unclogging chute;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs before