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direction on a slope.
7. Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
8. Always be extra careful when turning the
mower around and when pulling it towards you.
9. Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the
blade has stopped rotating whenever the mower
has to be tilted for transporting over areas other
than lawns and whenever it has to be 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. deflectors 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 care, in accordance with
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 raised off of
the ground a little in order to start it. In the latter
case, tilt the mower as little as absolutely
necessary and only raise the side opposite to
that of the user.
15. Never start the engine while standing in front
of the chute.
16. Never move your hands or feet toward or
under any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute
opening at all times.
17. Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the
engine running.
18. Switch off the engine and pull the spark plug
boot:
- before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in
the chute.
- before carrying out any checks, cleaning,
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maintenance or other work on the lawn mower
- if the lawn mower strikes a foreign body,
examine it for signs of damage and carry out
any necessary repairs before restarting and
continuing to work with the mower. If the lawn
mower begins to experience exceptionally strong
vibrations, immediately switch it off and check it.
19. Switch off the engine:
- when you leave the lawn mower.
- before you refuel.
20. When you switch off the engine, move the
speed lever to the Off position. Close the petrol
stopcock.
21. Operation of the machine at higher than
normal speed can lead to an increased risk of
accidents.
22. Take care when carrying out installation work
on the machine, and avoid trapping fingers
between the moving cutting tool and the fixed
parts of the machine.
Maintenance and storage
1. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened securely and that the machine is in
safe working condition.
2. Never store the mower (with petrol in the tank)
inside a building in which petrol fumes could
come into contact with open flames or sparks.
3. Allow the motor to cool before you put the
lawn mower in an enclosed area.
4. In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine,
exhaust and the area around the fuel tank free
from grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).
5. Routinely check the grass basket for signs of
wear and impaired functionality.
6. For your own safety, replace worn or damaged
parts without delay.
7. If the fuel tank should require emptying this
should only be done in the open air using a
petrol suction pump (available from DIY shops).