After Use; General Safety Instructions - MTD ALPHA95-165H Manual De Instrucciones

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¾ Never stand in front of the grass ejector
openings.
¾ Switch off the motor and remove the ignition
key before freeing blockages or removing
obstructions in the discharge duct.
Mowing on steep slopes
¾ Do not mow or drive on slopes with an incline
greater than 20%.
¾ Always mow up and down slopes and not
across them. Do not turn on slopes. Working
on slopes is dangerous. The device could tip over
or slip.
¾ Always approach slopes as gently as possible
and brake carefully. When driving backwards,
keep the motor engaged and drive slowly. Take
extra care when changing direction.
¾ Do not use any heavy add-on devices on
slopes of more than 9%, such as transport
trailers or lawn rollers.

After use

If you leave the seat of the device, always
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switch the motor off. Always remove the ignition
key and engage the parking brake.
¾ Ensure that ventilation slots are free from dirt.
¾ Let the motor cool down before storing the
device.
Prior to working on the device
¾ Prior to all work on the device, protect
yourself from injury by
- Switching the motor off.
- Removing the ignition key.
- Engaging the parking brake.
- Waiting until all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill.
- Wait until the motor has cooled down.
- Remove the spark plug connector from the motor
so that unintentional motor starts are prevented.

General safety instructions

¾ Never let the motor run in buildings or poorly
ventilated areas. Risk of fatality from carbon
monoxide poisoning!
¾ Spare parts and accessories must meet the
requirements specified by the manufacturer.
Therefore use only original spare parts/
accessories or spare parts/accessories approved
by the manufacturer. During replacement, always
observe the supplied fitting instructions. Using
spare parts or accessories not approved by the
manufacturer may pose an elevated safety risk.
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Safety instructions
¾ Repairs must only be performed by a qualified
expert or workshop.
¾ Never allow any passengers on the device.
The device is not approved for passenger
transport.
¾ This device is intended for the care of grass
and lawn areas in private households. The
device must not be used for purposes other than
those intended because of the risk of bodily injury
to the user or other persons.
¾ Only use the device in daylight or under
bright artificial light. Keep your work area clean
and well lit.
¾ Always have all maintenance work performed
punctually to keep the device in a safe
operating condition.
¾ The exhaust and motor get hot and can cause
burns. Do not touch!
¾ Only use the device in dry weather
conditions. Keep the device away from rain or
damp. The device can slip on wet grass due to
reduced ground traction.
¾ Do not use the device when raining or there is
a risk of lightning.
¾ Never drive with the motor hood open.
¾ Handle fuel carefully. Fuel and petrol fumes
are explosive and fuel is readily flammable.
Never refuel the device with the motor running or
hot. Only refuel the device out in the open. Only
store fuel in containers approved for that purpose
and never within the proximity of sources of heat
(e.g. furnaces or boilers). Damaged exhausts,
fuel tanks or tank caps must be replaced.
¾ Do not start the motor of fuel has overflown.
Push the device away from the area
contaminated with fuel and wait until the fuel
vapours have evaporated.
¾ In order to prevent a risk of fire, keep the
motor, the battery and the fuel tank free of
grass and discharging oil.
¾ Also pay attention to the notes in the motor
manual.
Safety instructions