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SAFETY RULES
Training
a)Anyone who is not aware of the instructions for use
shall not use the lawn mower. Do not allow children
or anyone who has not understood these instructions
to use the lawn mower. A minimum age for using the
machine can be fixed by local regulations.
b)The operator is responsible for the safety of other
people in the working area. Keep children and do-
mestic animals at a safe distance when the lawn
mower is in use.
c)This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting
natural grass. Never use the mower for other purposes
(e.g., for flattening out bumps in the ground, such as
mole-hills or ant- hills).
d)Work only when there is sufficient light.
e)Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the
lawn which may be thrown by the machine. While
mowing, stay alert for any foreign objects which may
have been missed.
Setting up and operating the lawn mower
a)When mowing, wear strong footwear (boots or heavy
shoes) and long trousers.
b)Before you start mowing, make sure that the blade
and blade fixing screw are securely fastened.
If the blade is damaged, it must be replaced.
c)Turn off the engine, wait until the blade has stopped
and remove the spark plug cap before:
transporting, lifting or moving the machine away from
the working area;
carrying out maintenance or cleaning, or when car-
rying out any operation on the blade;
adjusting the cutting height;
eaving the machine unattended.
Caution! The blade starts turning as soon as the engine
is started
d)Caution! The fuel is highly inflammable:
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while re-
fuelling.
Fill up the fuel tank before starting the engine. Under
no circumstances open the fuel tank cap or add petrol
when the engine is running or when it is still hot.
If the petrol has overflowed, do not under any circu-
mstances start up the engine.Move the mower away
from the area where fuel has bean spilt and avoid
any source of possible ignition until the petrol fumes
have dissipated.
Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten it down firmly.
e)Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect..
f) When mowing, never run; you must always walk.
g)Exercise extreme caution when turning or when
pulling the lawn mower towards you.
h)Particular precautions must be taken when mowing
on slopes or downhill stretches:
Use appropriate antislip footwear.
Always be sure of your footing.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up or down.
Take great care when changing direction.
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
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i)Never use the lawn mower unless the guards and sa-
fety devices (e.g. deflector, grass catcher) are securely
in position and in good condition.
j)Ensure that the grass catcher and deflector are cor-
rectly located. failure to do so may result in foreign
objects being ejected by the blade.
k)For reasons of safety, the engine must never exceed
the speed. (r.p.m.) indicated on the label.
l) Take care when starting the engine and be sure to
follow the user instructions. Never place your hands or
feet undern11eath the deck or into the rear discharge
chute while the engine is running.
m) Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the
engine or during normal operation.
n) If the blade happens to hit any obstacle, stop the
engine at once and remove the spark plug cap. Then
get an expert to examine the blade.
Maintenance and storage
a)Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are kept
well tightened to keep the mower in a safe operating
condition.
b)Never leave the machine with fuel in the tank within
an enclosed area where the fuel vapours could reach
naked flames or sparks.
c)Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en-
closure.
d)Keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and
petrol tank free from grass, leaves and excess lubri-
cant, in order to reduce the danger of fire.
e)Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or
deterioration
f)For safety reasons, be sure to replace worn-out or
damaged parts in due time.
g)If the fuel tank has to be drained, it is essential that
this be done outdoor.
h)Assemble the blades following the corresponding
instructions and use only blades bearing the maker's
name or the trademark of the manufacturer or supplier
and marked with the reference number.
i)To protect hands during disassembly or assembly of
the blades, it is absolutely essential to wear suitable
protective gloves.
VERSION WITH MOTOR TOUCH-N-MOW
j) Unload the Touch-N-Mow system and remove the
safety key before making any cleaning or maintenance
operation.
k)Make sure that the Touch-N-Mow system is unloaded
and the key is in lock position before transporting
the machine.
l) In case of failure of the Touch-N-Mow start up system,
do not try and repair it but request the intervention of
an authorized Assistance Centre.
m) Remove the safety key to avoid any accidental
start up.
n) Always remove the safety key when the machine
is not used.
o) Always store the key in a safe place available to
adults only.
p) Before removing the safety key, make sure that it is
in LOCK & REMOVE position.
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