Safety Precautions - Hayter HARRIER 56 Owner's Handbook Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

- Replace fuel tank and container caps securely.
- Replace faulty exhaust mufflers.
Always ensure that the mower is in a safe operating condition. Frequently check all nuts, bolts
and screws for tightness. Use only genuine Hayter replacement parts.
A damaged cutterblade and loose fixing screws are major hazards. Before use, visually inspect
the cutting mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. A damaged cutterblade must be
replaced immediately with a genuine Hayter replacement part. A Cutterblade which is slight-
ly worn can be resharpened. Ensure that both cutting edges are resharpened equally to main-
tain balance. An unbalanced cutterblade may cause serious damage to your machine.
Refer to "Maintenance."
Operation:
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Always pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull the cord rapidly to avoid
kickback and prevent hand or arm injury.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid using the mower on wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the mower towards you.
Stop the cutterblade if the mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
Never operate the mower unless the guards are securely in position and in good condition.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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