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– before carrying out any work beneath the cutting deck or
unclogging the collector channel;
– before checking, cleaning or working on machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage
and make repairs before restarting and operating the machine;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (immediately check
and remove the cause of the vibration).
12) Disengage the blade when transporting or not in use.
Disengage the blade and wait for it to stop before emptying the
grass-catcher.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the blade:
– before refuelling;
– every time the grass-catcher is removed or replaced.
14) Reduce the throttle setting before stopping the engine and
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing, following the instruc-
tions in the manual.
15) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential for
safety and for maintaining performance levels.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a build-
ing where fumes may reach a flame or a spark or a source of
extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease. Always empty the grass-catcher and do not
leave garden rubbish containers inside a room.
5) Frequently check the stone-guard, the grass-catcher and the
air intake grill for wear and deterioration. Replace if damaged.
6) For reasons of safety, do not use equipment with worn or dam-
aged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Use genu-
ine spare parts (the blade should always bear the symbol ).
Parts which are not of an equivalent quality can damage the
equipment and may adversely affect your safety.
7) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors
and when the engine is cool.
8) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the
blade.
9) Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.
10) When the machine is to be parked, stored or left unattended,
lower the cutting deck.
11) The ignition key must never be left inserted in the machine, or
where children or persons not familiar to the machine may reach
it. Before any maintenance or repair, remove the ignition key.
E) TRANSPORTING
1) If the machine is transported on a truck or trailer, lower the cut-
ting deck, engage the parking brake and fasten the machine
securely with ropes, cables or chains to the hauling device.
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