Safety Precautions
Explanation of Symbols on your product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to make
sure you understand all the controls and what
they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on the ground
when mowing. Tilting or lifting the lawnmower
may cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst
people especially children or pets are in the
mowing area
Beware or severing toes or hands. Do not put
hands or feet near a rotating blade.
Disconnect the spark plug before attempting
any maintenance, cleaning or adjustment, or if
you are going to leave the lawnmower
unattended for any period.
Blade continues to rotate after the machine is
switched off.
Wait until all machine components have
completely stopped before touching them.
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
2. Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
3. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
4. Never operate the lawnmower when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
5. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Fuel Safety WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable
- Wear protective clothing when handling any fuels and
lubricants.
- Avoid contact with skin. If affected, wash liberally with
soap and water.
- Remove petrol and engine oil before transporting the
product.
- Store fuel in a cool place in a container specifically
designed for the purpose. In general plastic containers
are unsuitable
- refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling
- add fuel BEFORE starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot
- if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol
vapours have dissipated
- replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely
- move the product away from the fuelling area before
starting
- Fuel should be stored in a cool place away from naked
flames
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. The use of ear protection is recommended.
3. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones, bones,
wire and debris; they could be thrown by the blade.
4. Before using the machine and after any impact, check for
signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
5. Replace worn or damaged blades together with their
fixings in sets to preserve balance.
6. Have faulty silencers replaced.
Use
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
2. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light.
3. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass, where
feasible.
4. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
non-slip footwear.
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
8. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do
not mow on banks
or steepslopes.
9. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip.
Walk never run.
10. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
11. Release the Operator Presence control to stop the
engine before pushing the mower across surfaces
other than grass and when transporting the
lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
12. Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
13. Do not overspeed the engine or alter governor settings.
Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens lawnmower life.
14. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting.
15. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especially when switching on the engine.
16. Do not tilt the product when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case, do
not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
17. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine
is running
18. Spark plug wire may be hot - handle with care.
19. Do not attempt any maintenance on your lawnmower
when the engine is hot.
20. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the
engine, and wait until the blade has stopped:-
- before leaving the mower unattended for any period.
21. Release the Operator Presence Control, to stop the
engine, wait until the blade has stopped and disconnect the
spark plug lead and wait until the engine has cooled:-
- before refuelling;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your lawnmower until
you are sure that the entire lawnmower is in a safe
operating condition;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Caution - Do not touch rotating blade.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
3. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt, spacer
and impeller specified for this product.
5. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the tank inside
a building where fumes can reach an open flame or
spark.
6. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
7. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
8. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
9. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of children.
Do not store outdoors.
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause serious injury to the
operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and
efficiency in using this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety
instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower.
