General Lawn Mower Safety
The following instructions have been adapted from the
ISO standard 5395.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Training
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
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Understand explanations for all pictograms used on
the mower or in the instructions.
Gasoline
WARNING
-Gasoline is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions.
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
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Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling.
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Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or ad gasoline while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot.
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If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the mower away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until gasoline vapors have dissipated.
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Preparation
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that
guards, and safety devices, such as deflectors and/or
grass catchers, are in place and working correctly.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Starting
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Disengage all blade and drive clutches and shift into
neutral before starting the engine.
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Do not tilt mower when starting the engine or
switching on the motor, unless the mower has to be
tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which is
away from the operator.
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Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s) and not in front of the discharge
chute.
Operation
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling a
pedestrian controlled lawn mower towards you.
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Walk, never run.
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Slopes:
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Exercise extreme caution when on slopes.
– Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down and exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the lawn mower to and
from the area to be mowed.
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Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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Stop the engine
– whenever you leave the lawn mower.
– before refueling.
– before removing the grass catcher.
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