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5.4 Maintenance and storage
▪ Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
▪ never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes can reach
an open flame or spark.
▪ Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
▪ To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and petrol
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
▪ Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
▪ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
▪ If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
▪ Improper maintenance, use of non-conforming replacement components, or the removal
or modification of safety components can damage the lawnmower and injure the
operators seriously.
▪ Only use the recommended blades and spare parts by the manufacturer. The use of non-
genuine parts can damage the machine and injure the operators. Keep the lawnmower in
good working condition.
▪ If the blade stopping device doesn’t work, please contact service centre for help.
Warning: Do not touch rotating blade.
Warning: Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.
6 SAFETY WARNINGS
▪ Operate the lawn mower only with the grass box and/or the deflector plate installed.
▪ Stop the engine before emptying the grass box or adjusting the cutting height.
▪ Keep your hands and feet away from the area under the lawn mower or under the grass
discharge, while the engine is running.
▪ Before mowing, clear the lawn of any foreign objects which could be thrown up by the
lawn mower.
▪ Keep children, other persons and pets at a safe distance, while operating the lawn mower.
▪ Never tilt the lawn mower while starting it.
7 SAFETY WARNINGS GASOLINE
WARNING: Use extra care in handling fuels. They are flammable and the
vapours are explosive. The following points must be observed.
▪ Use only an approved container.
▪ Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel with the power source running. Allow engine
exhaust components to cool before refueling.
▪ Do not smoke.
▪ Never refuel the machine indoors.
▪ Never store the machine or fuel containers inside, where is an open flame, such as a
water heater.
▪ If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the power source, but move the machine away
from the area of spillage before starting.
▪ Always replace and securely tighten the fuel cap after refueling.
▪ If the tank is drained, this should be done outdoors.
