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O
afe Operation
Practices
for Pedestrian-Controlled
Rotary
Lawnmowers
IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
I.
Training
•
Read
the instructions
carefully.
Be familiar
with
the
controls
and the proper
use of the equipment.
•
Never
allow
children
or people
unfamiliar
with
the
instructions
to use the lawnmower.
Local regulations
may restrict
the age of the operator.
•
Never
mow while people,
especially
children,
or pets
are nearby.
•
Keep
in mind that the operator
or user is responsible
for accidents
or hazards
occurring
to other people
or
their property.
II.
Preparation
•
While
mowing,
always
wear substantial
footwear
and
long trousers.
Do not operate
the equipment
when
barefoot
or wearing
open
sandals.
•
Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentisto
be used and remove
all objects
which
may be thrown
by the machine.
•
WARNING
- Petrol
is highly
flammable.
- Store fuel in containers
specifically
designed
for this
purpose.
- Refuel
outdoors
only and do not smoke
while refu-
eling.
- Add fuel before
starting
the engine.
Never
remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine
is running
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
vapors
have dissipated.
-Replace
all fuel
tanks
and
container
caps
se-
curely.
•
Replace
faulty
silencers.
•
Before
using,
always
visually
inspect
to see that the
blades,
blade
bolts and cutter assembly
are not worn
or damaged.
Replace
worn or damaged
blades
and
bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
•
On multi-bladed
machines,
take care as rotating
one
blade
can cause other blades
to rotate.
Ill. Operation
•
Do not operate
the engine
in a confined
space where
dangerous
carbon
monoxide
fumes
can collect.
•
Mow only in daylight
or in good
artificial
light.
•
Avoid
operating
the equipment
in wet grass,
where
feasible.
•
Always
be sure of your footing
on slopes.
•
Walk,
never
run.
•
For wheeled
rotary machines,
mow across
the face of
slopes,
never
up and down.
•
Exercise
extreme
caution
when changing
direction
on
slopes.
•
Do not mow excessively
steep
slopes.
•
Use
extreme
caution
when
reversing
or pulling
the
lawnmower
towards
you.
•
Stop the blade
if the lawnmower
has to be tilted for
transportation
when crossing
surfaces
otherthan
grass,
and when transporting
the lawnmewer
to and from the
area to be mowed.
•
Neveroperatethelawnmowerwithdefectiveguards,
or
without
safety devices,
for example
deflectors
and/or
grass
catchers,
in place.
Do not change
the engine
governor
settings
or over-
speed the engine.
Operating
the engine
at excessive
speed
may increase
the hazard
of personal
injury.
Disengage
all blade and drive clutches
before starting
the engine.
•
Start the engine
or switch
on the motor
carefully
ac-
cording
to instructions
and with feet well away
from
the blade.
Do not tilt the lawnmower
when starting
the engine
or
switching
on the motor, except
if the lawnmower
has
to be tilted for starting.
In this case,
do not tilt more
than absolutely
necessary
and lift only the part which
is away from the operator.
Do not start
the engine
when standing
in front of the
discharge
chute.
Do not put hands
or feet near or under
rotating
parts.
Keep clear
of the discharge
opening
at all times.
•
Never pick up or carry lawnmower
while the engine
is
running.
•
Stop the engine
and disconnect
the spark
plug wire:
- before
cleaning
blockages
or unclogging
chute;
- before
checking,
cleaning
or working
on the lawn-
mower;
- afterstrikingaforeign
object.
Inspectthelawnmower
for damage
and make
repairs
before
restarting
and
operating
the lawnmower;
- if the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check
immediately).
•
Stop the engine:
- whenever
you leave the lawnmower;
- before
refuelling.
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.
•
Go slow when using a trailing
seat.
IV. Maintenance
and Storage
•
Keep
all nuts,
bolts and screws
tight to be sure
the
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
•
Never store the equipmentwith
petrol in the tank inside
a building
where
fumes
may reach
an open
flame
or
spark.
•
Allow the engine
to cool before
storing
in any enclo-
sure.
•
To reduce
the fire hazard,
keep the engine,
silencer,
battery
compartment
and petrol
storage
area free of
grass,
leaves,
or excessive
grease.
•
Check
the grass catcher
frequently
for wear or dete-
rioration.
Replace
worn
or damaged
parts
for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained,
this should
be done
outdoors.
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