Safety Notes - Atco Balmoral Operating Instructions Manual

EURO • Printed in England • BA F016 L69 830 • Balmoral • U4 • OSW 09/01
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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the lawnmower.
Learn how to stop the lawnmower quickly in any emer-
gency.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the
machine.
Remove spark plug lead before maintenance.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers.
Wait until all machine components have com-
pletely stopped before touching them. The blades
continue to rotate after the machine is switched
off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
STOP
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instruc-
tions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is run-
ning.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for ac-
cidents or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty.
Whilst mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do no operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be
used and remove all objects that may be thrown by the ma-
chine.
WARNING – Petrol is highly flammable.
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this pur-
pose.
– Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add petrol whilst the engine is run-
ning or when the engine is hot.
– 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.
– Replace the fuel tank and container caps securely.
– Replace faulty silencers.
– Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
– Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. On multi-bladed lawnmower, take care as
rotating one blade may cause other blades to rotate.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasi-
ble.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
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Safety Notes

Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
– Mow across the face of slopes - never up and down.
– Be particularly careful of your footing on slopes or wet
grass.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the
lawnmower towards you. Never cut grass by pulling the
mower towards you.
Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for trans-
portation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be
mowed.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or switching on the
motor, except if the lawnmower has to be tilted for starting
in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is away from the op-
erator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the mower to the ground.
Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or
without the grassbox in place.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may
increase the hazard of personal injury.
Disengage all blade and clutches before starting the en-
gine.
Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according
to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s). Do
not tilt the mower when starting.
Do not put hands or feet near, or under, rotating parts while
the lawnmower is being operated.
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap:
– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn-
mower.
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for
damage and make repairs before restarting and operat-
ing the lawnmower.
– if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check im-
mediately).
– before making height of cut adjustment.
Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the machine
– before refuelling
– before clearing blockage
– before making height of cut adjustment
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-down.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the lawn-
mower is in safe working condition.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to pre-
serve balance.
Never store the lawnmower with petrol in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery
compartment and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease.
Check the grassbox/bag frequently for wear or deteriora-
tion.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Go slow when using a trailing seat.
If the fuel tank has be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent
entrapment of the feet and hands between moving blades
and fixed parts of the lawnmower.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Atco-Qualcast ap-
proved.
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