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1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can
collect.
2. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
3. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass,
where feasible.
4. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
8. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.
9. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could
trip. Walk never run.
10. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards
you.
11. Release the Operator Presence control to stop
the engine before pushing the mower across
surfaces other than grass and when transporting
the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
12. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
13 Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor
settings. Excessive speed is dangerous and
shortens lawnmower life.
14. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before
starting.
15. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especailly when
switching on the engine.
16. Do not tilt lawnmower when starting the engine
17. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute
whilst engine is running.
18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running
19. Spark plug wire may be hot - handle with care.
20. Do not attempt any maintenance on your
lawnmower when the engine is hot.
Handle Assembly
Fitting the Lower handle to the Lawnmower
1. Remove handle knobs.
2. Fit the lower handle ensuring that the formed
ends are located properly in corresponding slots
either side of the lawnmower.(A1)
3. Secure the handle with the plastic washers and
handle knobs provided. Make sure that the
Lower Pull Cord Guide is on the right-hand side
when viewed from the rear.
Fitting the Upper Handle to the Lower Handle
1. Attach the upper handlebar.
2. Insert the bolts from the inside.(A2)
Note: Place washer between wing nut and
handlebar.
Safety Precautions
21. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop
the engine, and wait until the blade has
stopped:-
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before leaving the mower unattended for any
period;
22. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop
the engine, wait until the blade has stopped,
disconnect the spark plug lead and wait until the
engine has cooled:-
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before refuelling
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower
until you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in
a safe operating condition;
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if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally.
Check immediately. Excessive vibration can
cause injury.
23. Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut
down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-
off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
2. Check the grass collector frequently for wear or
deterioration.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this product.
5. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes can reach an
open flame or spark.
6. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
7. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free
of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
9. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
Assembly Instructions
Recoil Starter
1. Disconnect the spark plug lead.
2. Pull the Operator Presence Control to release
the brake on the engine.
(B1 - R 43)
(B2 - R 43S/SE)
3. Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the lower
handle.(B3).
4. Locate cord in the pull cord guide on the upper
handle.(B4)
You must release the brake by pulling the OPC
lever to the handle before pulling out the cord.
ENGLISH - 2
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