PETROL LAWN MOWER 46CM EN
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ACCESSORIES
Grass catcher 1
Spanner 1
Socket spanner for spark plug 1
Cable clips 2
Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known
brand name. Choose the type according to the work you
intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging
for further details. Store personnel can assist you and
offer advice.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR PEDESTRIAN-
CONTROLLED ROTARY LAWNMOWERS
1. TRAINING
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment;
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator;
c) Never mow while people, especially children, or
pets are nearby;
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
2. PREPARATION
a) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals;
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all objects which can be
thrown by the machine;
c) WARNING – Petrol is highly ammable
- Store fuel in containers specically designed for
this purpose;
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling;
- 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 vapours have dissipated;
- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;
d) Replace faulty silencers;
e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance;
f) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
3. OPERATION
a)
Do not operate the engine in a conned space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collet;
b) Mow only in daylight or in good articial light;
c) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible;
d) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
e) Walk, never run;
f) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face
of slopes, never up and down;
g) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes;
h) Do not mow excessively steep lopes;
i) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawnmower towards you;
j) 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;
k) Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, for example
deectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
l) Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine;
m) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s);
n) 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;
o) Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute;
