Safety Instructions - McCulloch M46 Owner's Manual

Failure to follow instructions can result in serious personal injury. Spend a few moments to
familiarize yourself with your mower before each use.
Model No. M46
9096-305209
The safety of user and others involved. Personal injury may result if
information is disregarded.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones
and other foreign, hard objects before mowing; they could be thrown by the blade.
• Never mow while barefoot or wearing open toe sandals or thongs.
Wear long trousers and heavy-duty shoes. It is advisable to wear suitable eye and hearin
protection.
• Read the Owner's Manual carefully and know the controls. Learn how to stop the engine quickly
in an emergency.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead before attempting to clear blockages,
checking or working on the mower.
• Never attempt to adjust cutting height with the engine running.
• Never operate the equipment in wet grass, always be sure of your footings, keep a firm grip on
the handles and walk, never run and never walk backwards while cutting grass.
• Check all nuts, bolts and screws before starting. Always be sure your mower is in a safe
operating condition. Use only replacement parts made or guaranteed by Talon Tools.
• Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke while refueling engine. Add fuel before starting the engine.
Never remove fuel cap with engine running or add petrol while the engine is running. If petrol is
spilt, do not attempt to start the engine. Clean all spilt fuel and move the mower away from the
spilled area. Avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.
• Replace worn or damaged blades, as worn blades and worn bolts are major hazards.
• Mow only in good daylight.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where exhaust fumes can collect, as they can be
lethal.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Always keep clear of the blades and
discharge opening.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the mower even for a moment, before cleaning and when
making any adjustments or inspections.
• Mow across the face of slope, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Stop the engine when crossing gravel driveways, walks or roads.
• Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
• Store fuel in a cool place in an approved container specifically designed for the purpose. In
general, plastic containers are unsuitable.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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