GBGB
I. General Operations
SLOPE OPERATION
lSlopes area majorfactor related to slipand fall
accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes
require extra caution.If you feeluneasy on a slope,
do not mow it.
DO:
lMow across the face ofslopes: never up and down.
Exercise extreme cautionwhen changing direction
on slopes.
lRemove obstacles suchas rocks, treelimbs, etc.
lWatch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
DO NOT:
lDo not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
The operator could losefooting or balance.
lDo not trim excessivelysteep slopes.
lDo not mowon wet grass.Reduced footing could
cause slipping.
. CHILDREN
lTragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remainwhere you last sawthem.
lKeep children outof the trimmingarea and under
the watchful care ofanother responsible adult.
lBe alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
lBefore and whilewalking backwards, lookbehind
and down for smallchildren.
WARNING:Do notput hands or feetnear
or under rotating parts. Keep clear ofthe
discharge opening at alltimes.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
01
lBefore starting to use this machine, read, understand
and followall instructions that areprovided in this
manual. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the machine before starting operations.
lThis machine may only be operatedby responsible
persons, who are familiar with the operating instructions.
Never allow children orpeople unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator
lTo prevent injury, be sure that there are no persons in
the immediate area where you are mowing. If any person
enters this area, stop the machine by releasing the drive
control bar. Never mow while people, especially children,
or pets are nearby;
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring toother people or
their property.
CAUTION: Do not operatethe mower
when barefoot or whilewearing open
sandals. Always wearrobust footwear
when mowing.
lWhile mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Donot operate theequipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals;
lThoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all such objects as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks and any other items, which canbe
thrown by the machine through the discharge opening.
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Do notpull the mower backwards,unless thisis
absolutely necessary.Always lookdown and behind
you, before and while moving backwards. Use extreme
caution whenreversing or pulling thelawnmower
towards you.
lBefore operatingthe mower, makesure thatall
protective screens, the grass catcherand other pro-
tective devices are properly installed.Never operate
the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers,
in place.
lObserve the instructionsof the manufacturer, for
proper operation and installation of accessories. Only
those accessories thathave been approvedby the
manufacturer may be used.
lMake sure that the blade(s) of the mower is (are) not
rotating, before crossing graveldrives, walkways or
roads.
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Stop the engine (motor) andwait until the blade comes
to a complete stop, beforeremoving the grass catcher.
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Mowing should only be done duringdaylight or under
good artificial lighting.
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Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
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Never operate the mower in wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing: Keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk; never run.
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Before starting theengine (motor), disengageall
blade and self-propelling mechanism or drive clutch on
mowers so equipped.
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If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warningof trouble.
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Keep hands and feet away the enclosure.
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Worn parts should be referred to our repair shop to be
replaced. If necessary, contact the servicespecified
address.
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Before using the machine,inspect the machine by
visual to determine whether the cutting, fastening bolts
and the entire mower deck worn or damaged. To avoid
an imbalance may be,replace worn out ordamaged
cutting attachment bolts sets.
lNever allow children tooperate the machine.
lUse extracare whenapproaching blindcorners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
02
. GENERALINSTRUCTIONS FOR
WORKING WITH YOUR LAWNMOWER
lWARNING-petrol ishighly flammable. Useextra
care inhandling petroland other fuels. Theyare
flammable andvapours are explosive.
-Store fuel incontainers specially designedfor this
purpose; Useonly an approved fuel container
-Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling; Neverrefuel the machine indoors.
- Never storethe machine orfuel container nearan
open flame,such as a water heater.
-Add fuel beforestarting the engine.Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the
engine isrunning or when the engine is hot;Allow
the engineto cool before refuelling.
-If petrolis spilled, do not attempt tostart the
engine but move themachine away from thearea of
spillage andavoid creating any sourceof ignition
until petrolvapors have dissipated.;
-Replace all fuel tanksand container caps securely;
- Do notsmoke in theneighbourhood of themower.
lReplace faultysilencers
lClean upany oil or fuel spills.
lDo not startthe engine whenstanding in frontof
the dischargechute.
lDo notput handsor feetnear orunder rotating
parts. Keepclear ofthe discharge opening atall
times.
lDo notoperate theengine in a confinedspace
where dangerouscarbon monoxidefumes can
collect;Walk, neverrun.
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Always besure of your footing on slopes;
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Do notchange theengine governorsettings or
over-speed theengine;
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Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine (motor)running. Disconnect the sparkplug
wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidentalstarting.
lCheck regularlythat nutsand bolts,especially
blade attachmentbolts, arefastened tightly and
keep theequipment in a good condition.
lNever tamperwith safetydevices. Check their
proper operationregularly.
lMake surethat grass,leaves orother debris
does not collectin the mower;check regularly and
remove suchresidues to prevent blocking.
lStop andinspect yourlawnmower if you strike
any object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
lNever attempt tomake wheel heightadjustments
while theengine (motor) is running.
lGrass catchercomponents are subject towear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose moving
parts orallow objectsto beejected. Frequently
check these componentsand, if necessary, replace
damaged components withparts recommended by
the manufacturer.
lMower bladesare sharp and can cause injuries.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves when handling them,
and useextra caution during blade maintenance.
lBe especiallycareful incase youreverse the
mower orgoing to use the machine.
l
Stop the blade(s) ifthe lawnmower has tobe tilted
for transportationwhen crossingsurfaces other
than grass, andwhen transporting thelawnmower
to andfrom the area to be mowed.
lStart the engineor switch onthe motor carefully
according toinstructions andwith feetwell away
from theblades
lDo not tilt the lawnmowerwhen starting the engine
or switching onthe motor,except if thelawnmower
has to betilted forstarting. In this case, do not tile
it morethan absolutely necessary and lift onlythe
part whichis away from the operator.
lNever pickup orcarry alawnmower whilethe
engine isrunning
lStop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
-before clearingblockages or unclogging chute;
-before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
-after strikinga foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage andmake repairs before re-
starting andoperating the lawnmower;
-if lawnmowerstarts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
lStop theengine:
-whenever youleave the lawnmower;
-before re-fuelling.
lReduce thethrottle settingduring engine shut
down and,if the engine is provided with a shut-off
valve, turn thefuel off atthe conclusion ofmowing;
lAllow theengine tocool beforestoring inany
enclosure
lNever store theequipment with petrolin the tank
inside abuilding wherefumes canreach an open
flame orspark.
lTo reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer,battery compartment and petrolstorage
area freeof grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
lCheck thegrass catcherfrequently forwear or
deterioration
lIf thefuel tank has to be drained,this should be
done outdoors.
WARNING: Engineexhaust, some of its
constituents and certain vehiclecomp-
onents contain or emitchemicals known
to cause cancer andbirth defects or o-
ther reproductive harm.
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