Introduction; General Safety - Hayter Harrier 41 Autodrive VS ES IS Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower.
The following pages are designed to help you gain safe and effi cient service from your
machine.
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended to be used by residential
homeowners. It is designed primarily for cutting grass on well-maintained lawns on
residential properties.
This operator's manual should be regarded as part of the mower as it gives essential
information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and specifi cations.
If you misplace your operator's manual, contact your local Hayter authorised dealer for a
replacement. Alternatively, visit www.hayter.co.uk/handbooks to download an electronic
version.
For engine details related to your product, please refer to the engine handbook provided.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and to gain knowledge of the mower, it
is essential that you and any other operator read and understand the contents of this
handbook before the engine is started. If you are unsure of any procedure detailed in this
Handbook then please contact your local Hayter dealer for assistance.
Pay particular attention to the safety alert symbol which means Caution, Warning, or
Danger. Read and understand the instruction as it relates to safety.
Improper maintenance or use of this mower can result in injury.
To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions. This mower
should be operated, serviced and repaired only by persons who are familiar with its
particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Throughout this handbook all references to left and right are as viewed from behind the
handle, in the direction of forward travel.
Hayter Limited have designed and tested this machine for reasonably safe service;
however, failure to comply with the instructions in this handbook may result in personal
injury.
This mower is designed solely for use in a domestic grass cutting environment. Use in any
other way is considered as contrary to the intended use.
Hayter Limited reserves the right to amend product specifi cations without prior
notifi cation.
For a full range of products and to locate your nearest authorised sales stockist, service or parts dealer please visit our website at www.hayter.co.uk

GENERAL SAFETY

This machine has been designed in accordance with EN ISO 5395-2:2013.
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and of throwing objects. Always
follow all safety instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended use could prove dangerous to you
and bystanders.
• Read, understand and follow the instructions and warnings in this Operator's Manual,
on the machine and attachments before starting the engine.
• Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that
causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.
• Do not put your hands or feet near moving parts of or under the machine. Keep clear
of any discharge opening.
• Do not operate the machine without all guards and other safety protective devices in
place and working on the machine.
• Keep bystanders and children a safe distance from the machine. Do not allow children
to operate the machine. Allow only people who are responsible, trained, familiar with
the instructions, and physically capable to operate the machine.
• Stop the machine, shut off the engine, remove the electric-start button, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before servicing, fuelling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety-
alert symbol, which means Caution, Warning, or Danger - personal safety instruction.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
You can fi nd additional safety information where needed throughout this manual.
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