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During Operation
During Operation Safety
General Safety
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Wear appropriate clothing, including eye protection; long trousers, slip-resistant footwear; and
hearing protection. Tie back long hair and do not wear secure loose clothing or jewellery.
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Use your full attention while operating the machine. Do not engage in any activity that causes
distractions; otherwise, injury or property damage may occur.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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The blade is sharp; contacting the blade can result in serious personal injury. Shut off the engine and
wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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When you release the blade-control bar, the engine should shut off and the blade should stop within
3 seconds. If not, stop using your machine immediately and contact an Authorised Service Dealer.
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Keep bystanders out of the operating area. Keep small children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult who is not operating the machine. Stop the machine if anyone
enters the area.
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Always look down and behind you before moving the machine in reverse.
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Operate the machine only in good visibility and appropriate weather conditions. Do not operate the
machine when there is the risk of lightning.
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Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. Avoid mowing in wet
conditions.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view.
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Do not direct the discharge material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction; material may ricochet toward you. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause you to lose
your balance or footing.
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If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately shut off the engine, wait for all moving
parts to stop, and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before examining the machine for damage.
Make all necessary repairs before resuming operation.
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Before leaving the operating position, shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
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If the engine has been running, it will be hot and can severely burn you. Keep away from the hot
engine.
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Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odourless, deadly poison.
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Check the grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently for any wear or deterioration
and replace them with genuine Hayter parts when necessary.
Slope Safety
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Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Use extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Do not mow on excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
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Mow with caution near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
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