Safety - MacAllister MPRM 46HP Instruction Manual

MPRM 46HP / 46SP by MacAllister
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Training
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the lawnmower. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, namely mowing and
collecting grass. Any other usage may be hazardous and harm persons and/or damage
things. Examples of improper use may include, but are not limited to:
– transporting persons, children or animals on the machine;
– letting oneself be transported by the machine;
– using the machine to tow or push loads;
– using the machine for leaf or debris collection;
– using the machine to trim hedges, or for cutting vegetation other than grass;
– use of the machine by more than one person;
– using the blades on surfaces other than grass.
3 Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower.
Local regulations can restrict the minimum age of the operator.
4) Never use the lawnmower:
– when people, especially children or pets are nearby;
– if the operator has taken medicine or substances that may impair his ability to react and
be attentive.
5) Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or unexpected events
occurring to other people or their property.
Preliminary operations
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the lawn-
mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove anything that could be thrown by the
machine or damage the cutting unit or engine (stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
3) WARNING: DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable.
– store the fuel in suitable containers;
– add fuel using a funnel, only outdoors; never smoke while doing this and whenever fuel
is handled;
– add petrol before starting the engine; never add petrol or remove the petrol tank cap
while the engine is running or when it is hot;
– if you have spilt some fuel, do not attempt to start the engine but move the lawnmower
away from the area of spillage to avoid creating any source of ignition until the fuel has
evaporated and fuel vapours have dissipated.
– always put the tank and fuel container caps back on and tighten well;
4) Replace faulty silencers
5) Before use, always inspect generally and in particular to see that the blade, screws and
cutting unit are not worn or damaged. Replace damaged or worn blades and screws to
preserve balance.
6) Before starting work, fit the exit guards (grass-catcher or stone-guard).
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