3.0 Safety notes
Read these instructions carefully, be familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the lawnmower.
Learn how to stop the lawnmower quickly in an emergency.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the engine is running.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Whilst mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear appropriate protective clothing and equipment when you are operating the
lawnmower, such as safety glasses, long trousers, substantial footwear and ear
protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewellery can get tangled in moving parts.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawn mower is to be used and remove all
objects that may be thrown by the machine.
WARNING - petrol is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers especially designed for this purpose
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
petrol whilst the engine is running, or the engine is hot.
- If petrol is spilt, do not attempt to start the engine, move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have
dissipated.
- Replace the fuel tank and container caps securely
- 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 blades are 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 over speed the engine. Operating an
engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
Disengage all blade drive clutches before starting the engine
