During Use - P1 P4600SPE User Manual

General Safety

During Use

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• Always hold the unit with both hands when
operating. Keep a firm grip on the handlebars.
Be aware that the machine may unexpectedly
bounce upward or jump forward if the
machine should strike buried obstacles such
as large rocks or roots.
• Do not operate the machine in confined
areas where there may be a risk of crushing
the operator between the machine and
another object.
• Be very careful when pulling the
machine toward you. You must look behind
you to make sure there are no obstacles
before and during operations in reverse gear
(if applicable).
• Always use the lawnmower with the grass
catcher and/or deflector in position.
• Do not allow the machine to pull you along,
you must walk and never run.
• Before leaving the machine to clear
blockages, check, clean, refuel or after
striking foreign object, stop the engine and
make sure that the blades have come to a
complete stop.
• WARNING! If something breaks or an
accident happens whilst working, you must
turn off the engine immediately and move the
machine away to prevent further damage. If
an accident happens with injuries or third
parties are injured, carry out the first aid
measures most suitable for the situation
immediately and contact the medical
authorities for any necessary health care.
Carefully remove any debris that might cause
damage or harm persons or animals should it
not be seen.
• Keep a firm hold on the handlebars, they
may tend to lift during clutch engagement (if
applicable).
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• The excessive speed of movement or the
absence of maintenance have a significant
influence on noise emissions and vibrations.
It is necessary to take preventive steps to
eliminate possible damage due to high levels
of noise and stress from vibration. You must
maintain the machine well, wear ear protection
and take breaks from working.
• Always stop the engine before emptying the
grass catcher or changing the cutting height.
• Never place your hands or feet under the
lawnmower or grass ejection area whilst the
engine is running.
• This petrol lawnmower is to be used for
cutting natural grass, never use the
lawnmower for any other purposes. Any other
use can put your safety at risk and damage to
lawnmower.
• Never place your hands and feet underneath
the deck or into the rear or side discharge
chutes when the engine is running.
• You must immobilise the blade if the
machine must be inclined for transport, when
moving over surfaces other than grass and
when the lawnmower is transported from or to
an area that must be cut.
• Do not operate the machine with damaged
guards or without the grass collector, side
discharge guards or rear discharge guards.
• Do not place your hands or feet near or
under rotating parts. Keep away from the
discharge opening.
• Do not over-rev the engine or change the
engine settings.
• The engine parts get very hot when running,
do not touch. Danger of burns.