Qualcast QSPP53 Instruction Manual page 4

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawn mower towards you.
• Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to
and from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over
speed the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to the
instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine.
• Do not start the engine without the grass collector
in place.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
cable, making sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop:
a) Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.
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b) Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn
mower.
c) After striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawn mower.
d) If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally, check
immediately.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire,
and make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before refuelling.
Maintenance and storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes can reach an open flame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
• Check the grass collector frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• For safety, always replace worn or damaged parts.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
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