Honda HRE42B Owner's Manual page 9

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OPERATION
Carry out mowing by daylight only or in good quality artificial lighting.
C1.
As far as possible, avoid mowing wet grass.
C2.
When operating the machine, comply with the required safety distance from the blade which is indicated by the
C3.
length of the handle.
Walk when using the lawn mower, never run. Do not allow the machine to pull you along.
C4.
Tread carefully on slopes. When mowing on slopes, always proceed crosswise: never straight up or down.
C5.
Be especially careful when changing direction on sloping ground.
C6.
Do not use the lawn mower on slopes steeper than 20°.
C7.
Take special care when you have to pull the lawn mower towards you.
C8.
Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted in order to carry it or to move it between the areas you want
C9.
to mow.
Never use the lawn mower if its guards or casings are damaged or if safety devices such as the stone guard
C10.
or grass bag are not fitted.
Take care when starting the motor. Comply with the safety instructions and keep your feet clear of the blade.
C11.
Never tilt the lawn mower when starting it. It must be started on a flat surface where there are no obstacles or
C12.
long grass.
Keep your hands and feet clear of rotating parts. Always keep clear of the discharge outlet.
C13.
Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the motor running.
C14.
Stop the motor and take out the key in the following cases:
C15.
• Before performing any servicing action inside the cutting assembly housing or in the discharge tunnel.
• Before cleaning, checking, adjusting or repairing the lawn mower.
• After striking any object. Then inspect the lawn mower to check whether it has been damaged. Any
necessary repairs must be made before the lawn mower is used again.
• If the lawn mower starts vibrating abnormally. Look for the cause of the vibrations immediately and take the
necessary corrective action.
• Whenever the lawn mower is left unattended.
• When transporting the lawn mower.
• When cleaning the lawn mower.
• Each time you have finished using your lawn mower.
Stop the motor in the following cases:
C16.
• When fitting or removing the grass bag.
• Before adjusting the cutting height.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Keep all nuts and bolts securely tightened to ensure safe operation. Regular maintenance is required to ensure
D1.
safety and optimal performance.
Never store your lawn mower with the key in place.
D2.
To reduce fire hazards, remove leaves, pieces of grass and excess grease from the lawn mower, particularly
D3.
from the motor. Never leave plant waste in containers in or near a building.
Periodically check the power cables and replace them if they are damaged or if their insulation is faulty. Never
D4.
touch an unsatisfactorily insulated cable when it is live. Disconnect it before handling it.
Perform frequent checks on the grass catcher equipment to make sure there are no signs of wear or
D5.
deterioration.
Do not use the lawn mower with damaged or worn parts or cables. Parts must be replaced, not repaired. Use
D6.
genuine Honda parts. Blades must always be marked with the manufacturer's brand and reference. Parts of
inferior quality may damage the machine and compromise your safety.
Wear heavy gloves when removing and installing the cutting blade and when cleaning the cutting assembly
D7.
housing.
Use a wooden wedge to immobilize the blade when tightening or loosening it.
Make sure the blade remains correctly balanced when it is sharpened.
D8.
Do not use a high-pressure or water-spraying cleaning device to clean your battery-powered lawn mower.
D9.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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