Introduction - Hayter R53S Operator's Manual

This product complies with all relevant European
directives, for details please see the separate product
specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Hayter mower. The
following pages are designed to help you gain safe and
efficient service from your machine
This rotary-blade, walk-behind lawn mower is intended
to be used by residential homeowners or professional,
hired operators. It is designed primarily for cutting grass
on well-maintained lawns on residential or commercial
properties. It is not designed for cutting brush or for
agricultural uses.
Important: This Operator's Manual should
be regarded as part of the mower as it gives
essential information regarding mower safety,
operation, maintenance and specifications. Read
and understand this handbook prior to operating
your mower for the first time. Make sure you are
familiar with all the controls and points of regular
maintenance. If you have any doubts, consult your
local Hayter authorised dealer who will be pleased
to give you assistance
Important: This mower is designed solely for use
in a domestic grass cutting environment. Use in any
other way is considered as contrary to the intended
use. Compliance with and strict adherence to
the conditions of operation, service and repair as
specified in this manual also constitute essential
elements of the intended use.
This mower should be operated, serviced and
repaired only by persons who are familiar with its
particular characteristics and who are acquainted
with the relevant safety procedures.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety alert symbol
(Figure 1), which signals a hazard that may cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical
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Figure 1
information and Note emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
The safety precautions listed in this handbook and all
other generally recognised regulations on safety must
be observed at all times. Any arbitrary modifications
carried out to this machine may relieve Hayter Limited
of liability for any resulting damage or injury.
Hayter mowers are robustly constructed and designed
for efficient economical performance under normal
mowing conditions. Correct operation and maintenance
will ensure a long and satisfactory service life. Prior to
despatch from our factory every effort is made to ensure
that your mower is delivered in perfect condition.
Throughout this handbook all references to left and
right are as viewed from behind the handlebar, in the
direction of forward travel.
This handbook is based on information available at the
time of publication.
HAYTER LIMITED reserve the right to amend
product specifications without prior notification.
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