• On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before starting
the engine.
• Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keeping feet
well away from the blade.
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
Start the engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
- Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or before
unclogging the chute;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on lawn mower;
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn mower for damage and
make repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower;
- If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (find and remove the
cause of the vibration immediately).
• Stop the engine:
- Whenever you leave the lawn mower unattended.
- Before refuelling.
- Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.
• When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the rotating blade.
This distance is the length of the handle.
• Never cut grass while walking backwards.
• Stop the engine before pushing mower across gravel drives, walks or
roads.
• This machine is to be used exclusively for cutting natural grass.
Never use the mower for other purposes. Any other utilization can
involve danger for your safety and can involve damage to the mower.
• The user is responsible for the safety of other people, animals and
objects in the working area. Keep children and domestic animals at a
safe distance while the mower is in use.
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MODEL No.: SLM531, PRODUCT No.: 10093
