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THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (WARNINGS) ARE MEANT TO PROTECT THE USER AND HIS ENVI-
RONMENT AND MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES. PLEASE READ THEM VERY CAREFULLY!
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1.
Be thoroughly familiar with controls and the proper use of the mower.
2.
Do not allow children and youngsters under 16, as well as adults who are unfamiliar with the lawnmower and
these instructions, to use the mower.
3.
Do not start the machine, when people (especially small children) or pets are nearby.
4.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their
property.
WARNING: ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARKPLUGWIRE (SEE DIAGRAM 1):
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DURING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE LAWN.
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BEFORE INSPECTING AND REPARING THE MOWER.
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WHEN ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT OR ANY OTHER PART.
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BEFORE MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.
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WHEN REPLACING THE BLADE OR ANY OTHER PART.
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WHEN THE MOWER IS DAMAGED.
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WHEN THE MOWER SUDDENLY STARTS TREMBLING.
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WHEN CLEARING BLOCKAGES OR UNCLOGGING THE DISCHARGE CHUTE.
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WHEN LEAVING THE MOWER UNATTENDED OR WHEN THE MOWER IS STORED.
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WHEN REFILLING FUEL TANK.
PREPARATION PRECAUTIONS
1.
Never operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals, but wear stout shoes or boots and long
trousers to protect your legs. Avoid loose hanging clothing that might be caught by rotating parts.
2.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, glass, bones
or any other foreign objects.
3.
Before operation, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Tighten all bolts firmly. Replace worn or damaged parts. After replacing the blade, the cutting system
must be balanced.
4.
WARNING: PETROL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE!
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
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Refuel outdoors only and DO NOT SMOKE while refuelling.
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Refill the tank only till max.15 mm under the edge and before starting the engine.
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Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
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If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.
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Replace fuel tank and container caps securely.
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Do not operate the engine in a confined space. Exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing CARBON MONOX-
IDE, an ODORLESS and DEADLY GAS.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. If the settings need to be corrected,
contact a service station, approved by the engine manufacturer.
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Never start or operate the mower without or with a defective silencer.
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The temperatur of the exhaust pipe and its surrounding area could rise above 80°C, so keep sufficient dis-
tance.
OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
1.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
3. Walk, never run behind the mower.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Extreme caution
when changing direction. Do not mow excessively steep slopes, with a gradient of more than 20%.
5. Use extreme caution when pulling the mower backwards with rotating blade.
6. Stop the blade when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area
to be mowed.
30-01-2004
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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