Safety Instructions - MIGROS 451 026 Manual Del Usuario

Safety instructions

When using lawn mowers, comply with the
following basic safety instructions to protect
against risk of injury:
■ Read and then comply with the operating
manual.
■ Keep the operating manual for subsequent
use or for the next owner.
■ Follow the safety instructions and
warnings.
Users
■ People under 16 years or people who have
not read the operating instructions are not
allowed to use the machine. Local
regulations may specify the minimum age.
■ Wear long, tight-fitting trousers and
non-slip footwear.
Working area
■ Carefully check the whole of the area
which is to be mown. Remove all foreign
objects such as stones, sticks, wire,
bones, etc.
■ Do not use the lawn mower if there are
any persons (caution: children) or animals
(including wildlife) in the working area.
Operating times
■ Observe national operating times for lawn
mowers (noise prevention). See operating
manual for permitted operating times.
■ Use the lawn mower only in daylight or if
the working area is well illuminated.
Operation
■ Always visually inspect the lawn mower
before use.
■ Damaged or worn parts must be replaced
immediately.
■ Use the unit only in a technical condition
stipulated by the manufacturer.
■ The user of the unit is responsible for any
accidents involving other persons or their
property.
■ Switch off the motor before crossing sur
faces other than the surface which is
being mown.
■ Do not start the motor if you are standing
in front of the discharge channel (side
discharge mower).
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■ Use the lawn mower on lawns only.
■ Do not disable the safety equipment or
protective equipment on the lawn mower.
■ The cutter must be freely rotatable before
the lawn mower is started. Disengage any
drives.
■ If the lawn mower has to be lifted before it
can be started, the cutter must be facing
away from the user
■ Keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts.
■ The lawn mower may only be used
in compliance with the safety distance
provided by the guide handle.
■ Ensure that you have a secure footing.
■ Never lift or carry the lawn mower while
the motor is running. Wait until the cutter
has come to a standstill and pull off the
spark-plug connector.
■ Always cut across a slope. Never mow
up or down slopes or at an incline greater
than 15°.
■ Caution when changing direction of travel
or when mowing backwards.
■ Guide the lawn mower at walking pace
only.
■ Keep the exhaust and engine free of
leaves, grass and any spilt oil.
■ Do not leave the lawn mower
unsupervised.
Warning! Petrol is highly flammable!
■ Store petrol in designated containers only.
■ Fill up with petrol outdoors only. Do not
smoke while filling up with petrol!
■ Do not open the tank cap or refill with
petrol while the engine is running or when
the machine is hot.
■ If petrol overflows, do not start the engine.
Clean the unit and do not start the engine
until the petrol vapours have dispersed.
■ For reasons of safety replace a damaged
petrol tank and/or tank cap.