Safety Regulations; Operation - Mountfield SP550 Combi Owner's Manual

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SAFETY REGULATIONS

SYMBOLS
The following symbols can be found on the ma-
chine to remind you of the care and attention that
are required during use.
The symbols mean:
Warning! Read the Instruction Book and
Safety Manual before using the machine.
Warning! Keep onlookers away. Beware
of objects being flung out.
Warning! Keep hands and feet clear of the
cutting deck when the machine is running.
Warning! Before starting any repair work,
remove the spark plug cable from the
spark plug.
GENERAL
This symbol indicates a WARNING. Per-
sonal injury and/or damage to property
may result if the instructions are not fol-
lowed carefully.
• Read the instructions carefully. Familiarise
yourself with all the controls and correct opera-
tion of the machine.
• This machine is only intended for mowing
lawns. Any other type of usage, e.g. the cutting
of bushes, hedges or climbing plants, is forbid-
den due to the risk of personal injury.
• Never let children or any person not acquainted
with these regulations use the mower. Local
regulations may include restrictions concerning
the minimum age of the driver (operator).
• Never use the machine if other people, particu-
larly children, or animals are in the vicinity.
• Remember that the driver (operator) will be
held responsible for any accidents involving
other persons or their property.
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• Do not use the machine while under the influ-
ence of alcohol, drugs or medicines, or when
you are tired or unwell.
PREPARATIONS
• Always wear strong shoes and long trousers
when mowing. Do not operate the machine in
bare feet or when wearing sandals.
• Always use hearing protectors (earplugs or
muffs).
• Check the area to be cut thoroughly and remove
any stones, sticks, steel wire or other objects.
• Replace the silencer if defective.
• Before use, always check to make sure that the
blades and their fixing components are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
components in complete sets to ensure that the
correct balance is maintained.
WARNING - Petrol is highly inflammable:
• Always store petrol in containers specially
made for the purpose.
• Only refill with petrol outdoors. Never smoke
while refilling.
• Fill with petrol before starting the engine. Nev-
er remove the filler cap or refill with petrol
while the engine is running or still hot.
• If any petrol is spilt, do not try to start the en-
gine. Move the mower from the place where the
petrol was spilt and avoid any form of sparking
until the petrol fumes have evaporated.
• Do not forget to replace the petrol filler cap and
storage container cap after refuelling.

OPERATION

• Do not run the engine in confined spaces in
which dangerous carbon monoxide gas can ac-
cumulate.
• Use the machine only in daylight or where there
is good illumination.
• Avoid cutting wet grass if possible.
• Ensure that you can walk steadily when work-
ing on slopes.
• Never run, always walk.
• When using mowers fitted with wheels, always
cut across the slope, never in an up or down di-
rection.