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- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
4. Replace faulty silencers;
5. 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;
6. On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a conned space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect;
2. Mow only in daylight or in good articial light;
3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible;
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
5. Walk, never run;
6. For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down;
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you;
10. Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed;
11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for
example deectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine;
13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine;
14. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade(s);
15. 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 it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator;
16. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;
17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times;
18. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running;
19. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire , make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop and, where a key is tted remove the key:
- Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
SAFETY INFORMATION