Safe Use; Use - Garland G 470 T Manual De Instrucciones

SAFE USE

General conditions of use:
1. This machine should be used only to cut grass, never use this machine for
other purposes. Any other use could cause a danger for your security and it
could damage the lawnmower.
2. Children under 16 and people who are not familiarized with the user manual
should not use the lawnmower.
3. The user is responsible for the security of people in the working area. Keep
children and domestic animals at a safe distance when using the lawnmower.
4. Before mowing, remove all foreign objects from the lawn, which may be
propelled by the machine.

USE

1. Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened.
2. Before mowing place the bag in its position.
3. Before mowing make sure that the blade and the blade fixing screw are
securely tightened. When the blade requires sharpening, this must be done
evenly on both sides so as to prevent any imbalance. If the blade is damaged,
it must be replaced.
4. When mowing always wear long trousers and suitable footwear.
5. Do not use the lawnmower in an enclosed area or in a not well ventilated area.
While in use the machine emanates toxic gases, these gases could even be
mortal.
6. Always work with good visibility.
7. Do not use the lawnmower when it is raining or when the grass is wet.
8. Particular precautions must be taken when mowing on slopes. Always work in
perpendicular to the inclination of the ground, never cut from the top to the
bottom and pay attention when changing direction.
9. Turn the engine off if you are going to leave the lawnmower unattended, tilt it
or transport it.
10. NEVER lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine and never place
your hands and feet underneath the lawnmower while the engine is on.
11. The exhaust and the area around it could heat up to 80º. WARNING:
BURNING DANGER!
12. On the self-propelled mowers, disconnect the self-propelled system before
starting the engine.
13. Never lift or transport the lawnmower with the engine on.
14. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug pipe in these cases:
- Before carrying out any operation underneath the lawnmower or in the rear
grass discharge chute.
- Before transporting it.
- Before carrying out any maintenance work, repairs or verification.
- If you leave the lawnmower unattended or if you change the cutting height.
- To remove and to empty the bag.
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