Safety Rules And Operation - Oregon LM300 Manual De Instrucciones

SAFETY RULES AND OPERATION

Read the entire manual carefully before using
the machine for the first time .
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the machine .
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator . When not in use store the machine
out of reach of children .
• This tool is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety .
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance .
• Never mow while people, especially children
or pets, are not at least 30m away from the
lawnmower .
• The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property .
• Do not operate the machine when barefoot
or wearing open sandals, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers .
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
machine is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects .
• 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 .
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light .
• Avoid operating the machine in wet grass to
avoid slipping .
• Never operate the machine with defective
guards, shields and safety devices . Always
inspect all guards, shields and safety devices
prior to each use .
• Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes (> 15°) .
– Walk, never run .
– Always be sure of your footing when using
the machine; especially when mowing on
slopes .
- Wet grass may cause the operator to slip .
Avoid mowing on wet grass .
- When mowing slopes, always mow across
Oregon® Lawnmower Model LM300
Safety Rules And Operation
the face of slopes – never up and down .
– Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction, especially on slopes .
– Disengage the switch lever to turn off the
machine and use extreme caution when
stepping back or pulling the machine towards
you .
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards
you .
• Turn off the machine by disengaging the switch
lever when transporting the machine from
one area to another and whenever crossing
surfaces other than grass .
• Do not tilt the machine when starting or
switching on the motor, except if the machine
has to be tilted for starting in long grass . In
this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away
from the operator .
Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the
machine to the ground .
• Switch on the motor according to the
instructions with feet well away from rotating
parts .
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts .
• Always stand clear of the discharge zone when
operating the machine .
• Never pick up or carry the machine while the
motor is running .
• Do not modify this product . Unauthorized
modifications may impair the safety of your
product and may result in increased . noise and
vibration .
Remove the safety key:
– whenever you leave or store the machine,
– before clearing a blockage,
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine,
– after striking a foreign object . Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs as
necessary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately) .
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