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After striking a foreign object, turn off the engine and carefully inspect the mower for damage. Take the
lawnmower to an authorized service center for repair if necessary.
If the mower vibrates abnormally, try to understand the reason and bring your lawnmower to an
authorized repair center.
Regularly check that the bolts, nuts and screws are properly tightened for safe use of the mower.
Do not use the tool where there is a risk of lightning.
Use the tool on daylight or under a good lighting. Always keep bystanders away.
Warning: Take an extreme precaution when operating the lawnmower in slopes and near drop-offs,
ditches or embankments; always be sure of your footing and stay in alert.
Warning: do not use of the unit while being tired, ill or under influence of alcohol or other drugs;
Park safely the tool before leaving it. The tool must be switched off.
Warning: be careful about exhaust gas. Do not inhale them and do not expose people to these gases.
To avoid health issues, limit the time of operation. Take enough rest. Exposure to noise and vibrate can
have bas consequences on health.
WARNING: There is a danger about moving blade assemblies. Always handle blades when they are in
a complete stop and wear protective gloves.
The blade stopping device must always work. If the blade does not stop after stopping the machine and
the devices are damaged, the machine should be taken to a qualified service for inspection.
Fuel Handling
Use caution when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel while the machine is on. Turn off the unit and allow the engine and
exhaust components to cool down before refuelling.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel inside a room.
Never store the tool and the fuel tank indoors where there is a naked flame, such as near a water heater.
If fuel has spilled, do not attempt to start the machine, but move it away from the spill before starting to use
it. Please clean up any spills.
Replace and tighten the fuel tank cap after refuelling.
Follow strictly the instructions in this manual for filling the tool with fuel.
During maintenance and storage
Switch off the tool and wait until it stops completely. Make sure that all moving parts are stopped.
Allow the machine to cool before performing inspection, adjustments, maintenance, servicing and storage.
Store the tool where fuel vapor will not reach a flame or spark.
When transporting and storing the tool, always use a protection device to avoid fuel spillage, accidents and
injuries.
Residual risks
Even if you use this product in compliance with all safety requirements, the potential risks of injury and
damage remain. The following hazards may arise in the structure and design of this product:
There are risks of injury and property damage due to attachments or broken the sudden impact of hidden
objects when using cutting.
There are risks of injuries and accidents caused by flying objects.
Prolonged use of this product exposes the operator to vibrations and can produce so-called "white finger"
disease. To reduce the risk, wear gloves and keep your hands warm.
If any of the symptoms of "white finger syndrome" occur, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of "white finger" include numbness, loss of sensitivity, tingling, pain, loss of strength, colour
changes or skin condition. These symptoms usually appear on the fingers, hands or wrists. Risk increases
at low temperatures.
A long exposition to noise can affect the health of the operator. A hearing protection must be always used
when operating the tool. The operation of the tool must be limited, and some rest must be taken between
two sessions (e.g. 10min of operation and 20min of rest).
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