Honda HRD536C Owner's Manual page 9

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OPERATION
C1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
C2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
C3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible
C4. While mowing, always keep the safety distance to the blade, which is provided by the handle length.
C5. Walk, never run. Do not let yourself be pulled by the mower.
C6. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
C7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
C8. Do not mow slopes of more than 20°.
C9. Use extreme caution when pulling the lawn mower towards you.
C10. Stop the blade 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.
C11. Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards or housings, or without safety devices such as deflectors and/
or grass catchers.
C12. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
C13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
C14. Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
C15. Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine. Start the mower on a level surface, free of high grass or
obstacle.
C16. Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge
opening.
C17. Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
C18. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap in the following cases:
- Before any operation under the cutter housing or the discharge tunnel.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawn mower again.
- If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check immediately the cause of the vibration and perform the
necessary repair.
C19. Stop the engine in the following cases:
- Whenever you leave the lawn mower unattended.
- Before refuelling.
C20. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-down. Close the fuel shut-off valve by turning the fuel shut-off valve.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
D1. 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.
D2. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building when vapours may reach an open flame, spark or
high temperature source.
D3. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
D4. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the mower, especially the engine and silencer, the petrol storage area as well, free
of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave containers of vegetable matters in or near a building.
D5. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors, with a cold engine.
D6. Check the grass collecting system frequently for wear or deterioration.
D7. Do not use the machine with worn or damaged parts. Parts must be replaced, not repaired. Replace worn or
damaged parts with Honda genuine parts. Blades must always bear the mark Honda and the reference number.
Non equivalent quality parts may damage the machine and be prejudicial to your safety.
D8. Wear thick gloves when removing or installing the blade, or when cleaning the cutter housing. When tightening or
loosening the blade screws, use a wooden block to prevent the blade from rotating.
D9. Always make sure the correct balance of the blade when sharpening.
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