General Safety - Hyundai HYM430SPR Instruction Manual

General Safety

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WARNING : READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THOROUGHLY BEFORE
USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference and pass it on if the machine
is loaned or sold to another user.
Training
DANGER
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1. WARNING! You must read these
instructions carefully before operating the
machine. Make sure that you are familiar with
the controls and properly operate the
machine. You must learn how to stop the
engine quickly. If you do not follow the
warnings and instructions, it may result in fire
and/or serious injury. Make sure to save all
warnings and instructions for future reference.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the product.
Local regulations can restrict the minimum
age of the operator.
3. Never operate while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Never operate the lawnmower if the user is
unwell or tired, or has taken alcohol,
medicine, drugs or any substances which
may slow the user's reflexes and compromise
judgement.
5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents, hazards or
unexpected events involving the machine that
occur to other people or their property. It is
the responsibilty of the user to assess the
potential risk of the area where work is being
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carried out. The operator or user must take
all necessary precautions to ensure their own
safety and that of others, especially on slopes
or rough, slippery and unstable ground.
6. If the lawmower is sold or lent to others,
you must make sure that the operator reads
this manual. Keep this manual safe and pass it
on to the new user.
Preliminary Operations
1. Always wear anti-slip and resistant work
footwear and long trousers while using the
machine. Do not use the lawnmower when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Do not
wear chains, bracelets or clothing that is loose
fitting or hanging ties or cords. Tie long hair
back. Always wear protective earplugs.
2. Make sure you thoroughly inspect the entire
work area and remove all objects and anything
that could be thrown by the machine or could
damage the engine or cutting unit (branches,
stones, wire, toys, etc).
! 3. WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly
flammable.
- Make sure to store the fuel in special
containers.
- Use a funnel to add fuel, only outdoors. Do
not smoke during this and each time fuel is
handled.
- Add fuel before starting the engine, never
remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel whilst the
engine is running or when it is hot.
- If you have spilled fuel, make sure you do not
attempt to start the engine but move the