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product
● after striking a foreign object; inspect the appliance
for damage and make repairs as necessary before
restarting and operating the machine.
● before clearing the grass catcher
● If the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately)
– inspect for damage
– replace or repair any damaged parts
– check for and tighten any loose parts
■ Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
■ To reduce the risk of fire, keep the engine, silencer,
and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, and
excessive grease.
■ If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
Save this manual for future reference. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who may use
this product. If you lend someone this unit, lend them
these instructions also.
■ Check the grass catcher frequently for wear , holes
or deterioration. This can cause objects to be thrown
towards the operator.
■ Replace worn or damaged parts before operating the
product.
■ The lawnmower shall not be operated without either
entire grass catcher or self-closing discharge opening
guard in place.
■ Do not use the lawnmower when there is a risk of
lightning.
■ Do not force the product. It will do the job better and
safer at the speed for which it was designed.
■ Do not overload your mower. Mowing long thick grass
may cause the motor speed to drop, or the power to
cut out. When mowing in long thick grass a first cut
with the cutting height set higher will help reduce the
load. See adjusting the blade height.
■ Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
■ Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. If you must back the machine away from a
wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid
tripping or pulling the machine over your feet.
■ Stop the blade(s) if the machine has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the machine to and from
the area to be mowed.
■ Never operate the machine with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass collector, in place.
■ Start the engine carefully according to instructions and
keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
■ Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine
is running.
■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip and fall accident.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
■ Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
■ Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine.
■ Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or
whilst the engine is running. This exposes the blade
and increases the probability of objects being thrown.
■ Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop and
allow it cool before for the below case:
● whenever you leave the product unattended
● before cleaning a blockage or unclogging chute
● before checking, cleaning or working on the
