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8. Use special caution when backing up and
pulling the lawn mower. Tripping hazard! Al-
ways be extra careful when turning the mower
around and when pulling it towards you.
9. Ensure that the blade has stopped rotating
whenever the mower has to be tilted, trans-
ported over areas other than lawns, or moved
from or to the area you want to mow.
10. Never use the lawn mower if the blade or
safety grilles are damaged, or without the
attached guards, e.g. defl ectors and/or grass
catching devices.
11. Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed
settings.
12. Release the engine brake, before you start
the engine.
13. Start the engine with caution as described in
the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure
that your feet are far enough away from the
mower blade.
14. Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start
the engine unless the mower must be raised
slightly in order to start it. In this case, tilt it as
little as absolutely necessary and only raise
the side opposite to that of the user.
15. Do not start the engine if you are positioned in
front of the chute.
16. Never move your hands or feet toward or un-
der any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute
opening at all times.
17. Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engi-
ne running.
18. Switch off the engine, pull off the spark plug
connector, and make sure that all moving
parts have stopped completely:
- Before you dislodge any blockages or clogs
in the chute.
- Before you carry out any checks, cleaning,
maintenance or other work on the lawn mo-
wer.
- If you have struck a foreign object.
Examine the mower for signs of damage and
carry out any necessary repairs before restar-
ting and continuing to work with the mower. If
the lawn mower begins to experience excepti-
onally strong vibrations, immediately switch it
off and check it.
19. Switch off the engine and make sure that all
moving parts have stopped completely:
- when you leave the lawn mower
- before you refuel.
20. When you switch off the engine, move the
throttle lever to the „Stop" position. Close the
petrol cock (if fi tted).
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21. Operating the equipment at excessive speed
may increase the risk of accidents.
22. Carry out adjustment work on the equipment
with care and avoid jamming your fi ngers bet-
ween the moving blades and rigid parts of the
equipment.
23. Beware of hot parts. A hot engine, exhaust or
drive unit can burn the skin if touched. Do not
touch.
24. Always ensure that a safe distance (pro-
vided by the length of the long handles) is
maintained between the user and the mower
housing.
25. Check the mower, the blade and other parts
if they have struck a foreign object or if the
equipment vibrates more than usual.
26. It is prohibited to work when there is a risk of
bad weather or lightning.
27. Never use the lawnmower if you are tired, ill
or under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
28. Be particularly carefully when mowing on the
banks of streams, ponds or similar.
29. Pay attention to ensure that you do not run
into or over anything that could damage the
mower. The lawn mower could be damaged
and/or the machine could infl ict bodily injury.
30. Look out for road traffi c if you are mowing
alongside or near a road. Always keep the
grass chute pointed away from the street.
31. Avoid mowing in places where the wheels
have trouble gripping or mowing is unsafe in
any other way. Before you move backwards,
make sure there are no little children behind
you.
32. When mowing thick high grass, select the
highest cutting level and mow at a slower
speed.
Maintenance and storage
1. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened securely and that the equipment is
in a safe working condition. Tighten all screws
which were slackened.
2. Never store the mower (with petrol in the
tank) inside a building in which petrol fumes
could come into contact with open fl ames or
sparks. Petrol fumes can lead to explosions.
3. Allow the engine to cool before you put the
lawn mower in an enclosed area.
4. In order to avoid fi re hazards, keep the engi-
ne, exhaust and the area around the fuel tank
free from grass, leaves and leaking grease
(oil).
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