During Use - MacAllister MPRM 46HP Instruction Manual

MPRM 46HP / 46SP by MacAllister

During use

1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can develop.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) If possible, avoid mowing wet grass.
4) Make sure you have a steady foothold on slopes.
5) Never run, always walk; do not let the lawnmower pull you.
6) Always mow transversely on slopes and never up and down.
7) Be extremely carefully when changing directions on slopes.
8) Do not mow on land that slopes more than 20°.
9) Be extremely careful when pull the lawnmower toward you.
10) Immobilise the blade if the lawnmower must be inclined for transport, when moving over
surfaces other than grass and when the lawnmower is transported from or to an area that
must be cut.
11) Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without the grass-catcher or
stone-guard.
12) Do not change the engine settings or overspeed the engine.
13) On power-driven models, disengage wheel drive before starting up the engine.
14) Start up the engine carefully according to the instructions, keeping feet away from the
blade.
15) Do not incline the lawnmower for start up. Start up the machine on a flat surface without
obstacles or high grass.
16) Never place your hands and feet near or under rotating parts. Always keep away from the
discharge opening.
17) Do not lift or transport the lawnmower when the engine is running.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable:
– before making any adjustments under the cutting deck or before unclogging the chute:
– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for any damage to the lawnmower
and make the necessary repairs before using it again;
– if the lawnmower begins to vibrate abnormally (Immediately look for the cause of the
vibrations and take it to a Specialised Centre for necessary inspections).
19) Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Also remove the key on models with
electric start up;
– before refuelling;
– whenever you remove or reattach the grass-catcher;
– before adjusting the cutting height.
20) Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine. Shut off the fuel supply when
mowing is done, following the instructions in the engine manual.
21) When mowing, always keep a safe distance from the rotary blades, given by the length of
the handle.
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