Honda UM536 Owner's Manual page 7

To ensure safe operation
Operator Responsibility
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Use extreme caution when pulling the weed mower towards you.
Stop the blade if the weed mower has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the
weed mower to and from the area to be mowed.
Never operate the weed mower with defective guard or housings, or
without safety devices such as deflectors.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet
well away from the blade.
Do not tilt the weed mower when starting the engine. Start the weed
mower on a level surface, free of high grass or obstacles.
Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the
engine when standing in front of the discharge opening.
Never pick up or carry a weed mower while the engine is running.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap in the following
cases:
− Before any operation under the cutter housing or the protector.
− Before checking, cleaning or working on the weed mower.
− After striking a foreign object. Inspect the weed mower for
damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the
weed mower again.
− If weed mower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately
the cause of the vibration and perform the necessary repair.
Stop the engine in the following cases:
− Whenever you leave the weed mower unattended.
− Before refuelling.
Stop the blade or the engine in the following case:
− Before adjusting the cutting height.
Move the fuel valve to the OFF position when not using the mower.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in
safe working condition. Regular maintenance is an essential aid to
user's safety and retaining a high level of performance.
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