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feet under the mower deck or in the rear ejection port while the engine is running.
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Turn off the engine and remove the spark plug cap in the following cases:
Before operating under the mower deck or near the ejection opening.
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Before any maintenance, repair or verification.
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Before transporting, lifting or storing the mower.
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If you leave the mower unattended or change the cutting height.
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To remove and empty the collection bag.
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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.
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If the mower vibrates abnormally, try to understand the reason and bring your lawnmower
to an authorized repair center.
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Regularly check that the bolts, nuts and screws are properly tightened for safe use of the
mower.
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Do not use the tool where there is a risk of lighting.
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Use the tool on daylight or under a good lighting. Always keep bystanders away.
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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.
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the lawnmower safety systems or features shall not be tampered with or disabled;
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the operator should not alter or tamper with any sealed adjustments for the engine speed
control;
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The operator must have, before using the tool for the first time, an adequate training with
an experienced people.
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Warning: do not use of the unit while being tired, ill or under influence of alcohol or other
drugs;
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Park safely the tool before leave it. The tool must be switched off.
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The lawnmower shall not be operated without either the entire grass catcher or self-closing
discharge opening guard in place;
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Warning: be careful about exhaust gas. Do not inhale them.
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Wear adequate clothing such as long trousers and a protective equipment: slip-resistant
foot protection, hearing protection, eyes protection and gloves.
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To avoid health issues, limit the time of operation. Take enough rest. Exposure to noise and
vibrate can have bas consequences on health.
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WARNING: There is a danger about moving blade assemblies. Always handle blades when
they are in a complete stop and wear protective gloves.
Fuel Handling
Use caution when handling fuels. They are flammable and the vapours 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 vapour will not reach a flame or spark.
The transport of the tool must be secured in order 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
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