Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
Helpline No. UK 0151 649 1500 / IRE 189 094 6244
08
Handling
1. Do not let the combustion engine run in
enclosed areas, as dangerous carbon
monoxide gas can build up.
2. Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit
conditions. Avoid using the machine on wet
grass as far as possible.
3. Always maintain good footing on inclines.
4. Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
5. For machines with wheels: Always mow across
hills i.e. never straight up or straight down.
6. Be particularly careful when you change
direction on a slope.
7. Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
8. Always be extra careful when turning the mower
around and when pulling it towards you.
9. Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the
blade has stopped rotating whenever the
mower has to be tilted for transporting over
areas other than lawns and whenever it has to
be moved from or to the area you want to mow.
10. Never use the lawn mower if the blade or
safety grilles are damaged, or without the
attached guards, e.g. deflectors and/or grass
catching devices.
11. Do not adjust or overclock the engine
speed settings.
12. Release the engine brake before you
start the engine.
13. Start the engine with care, in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure that
your feet are far enough away from the mower
blade!
14. Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the
engine unless the mower must raised off of
the ground a little in order to start it. In the latter
case, tilt the mower as little as absolutely
necessary and only raise the side opposite to
that of the user.
15. Never start the engine while standing in front
of the chute.
16. Never put your hands or feet near or under
any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute
opening at all times.
17. Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the
engine running.
18. Switch off the engine and pull the spark
plug boot:
- before you dislodge any blockages or clogs
in the chute.
- before carrying out any checks, cleaning,
maintenance or other work on the lawn
mower
- if the lawn mower strikes a foreign body,
examine it for signs of damage and carry out
any necessary repairs before restarting and
continuing to work with the mower. If the lawn
mower begins to experience exceptionally
strong vibrations, immediately switch it off and
check it.
19. Switch off the engine:
- when you leave the lawn mower.
- before you refuel.
20. When you switch off the engine, move the
speed lever to the Off position. Close the
petrol stopcock.
21. Operation of the machine at higher than
normal speed can lead to an increased risk
of accidents.
22. Take care when carrying out installation work
on the machine, and avoid trapping fingers
between the blade and the fixed parts of the
machine.
