- 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 cutting cylinder is not worn or
damaged.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
- Mow across the face of sloes – 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.
Stop the blades 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.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when engaging the blades, 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 operator. Always ensure that
both hands are in the operating position when returning the mower to the ground.
Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards or without the safety devices, for
example deflectors and grass catchers 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 drive clutches before starting the engine
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
blades. Do not tilt the mower when starting. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
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 lead:
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower
- After striking a foreign object, inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the lawnmower.
- If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
- Before making height of cut adjustment
Stop the engine:
- Whenever you leave the machine
- Before refuelling
- Before checking blockages
- Before making a height of cut adjustment
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-down and turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of mowing.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the lawnmower is in safe working
condition.
Never store the lawnmower with 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 enclosure.
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Go slow when using a trailing seat, especially when cornering.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Be careful during the adjustment of the lawnmower to prevent entrapment of the feet
and hands between moving blades and fixed parts of the lawnmower.
