MTD 53SPBS Manual De Instrucciones página 9

Operating instructions – Lawnmower with IC engine
The use of spare parts or
accessories not approved by the
manufacturer can represent a
significant safety risk.
Have repairs performed
exclusively by a qualified
technician or specialist workshop.
Ensure that maintenance work is
always performed to schedule so
that the mower remains in a safe
condition.
When working with the device
When working with or on the device
you must wear protective clothing.
This includes:
– Safety shoes,
– long trousers,
– close-fitting garments,
– hearing protection,
– protective goggles.
Wearing personal protective
equipment reduces the risk of
injuries. Avoid the wearing of loose
clothing or clothing with hanging
cords or belts. Working without ear
protection may result in loss of
hearing. Even when wearing ear
protection, include regular work
breaks to give your ears a rest.
All safety devices must be installed
on the appliance, and they must be
complete and in a fully functional
condition.
Do not make any changes to the
safety devices.
Operate the device only in the
technical condition stipulated and
delivered by the manufacturer.
Never change the preset factory
engine settings.
Prevent naked flames, formation of
sparks, and do not smoke.
Notes on vibrations:
The impact of vibrations can cause
damage to nerves and disrupt
blood circulation in the hands and
arms.
– When working in cold
environments, wear warm
clothing and keep your hands
warm and dry.
– Take breaks.
– If you notice that the skin on your
fingers or hands is becoming
numb, tingling, painful or going
white in colour, cease working
with the machine and, if
necessary, seek medical
attention.
Before carrying out any work on
this device
To prevent injury, before
performing any work on the
appliance (e.g. maintenance and
adjustments) and before
transporting it (e.g. lifting or
carrying):
– switch off the engine,
– remove the ignition key (if used),
– wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and
the engine has cooled down,
– remove the spark plug connector
on the engine to prevent the
engine from being accidentally
started,
– which takes into account
additional safety information in
the engine manual.
After working with the device
Never leave the device without
switching off the engine and – if
used – without removing the
ignition key.
Safety devices
Fig. 1
Danger
!
Never use a device if it has
damaged safety equipment or if
there is no safety equipment fitted.
Safety lever (1)
The safety lever stops the motor
and cutting blades in an
emergency.
Never attempt to disable its
function.
Ejection flap (2) or impact
protection (3)
The ejection flap/impact protection
protects you from being injured by
the blade or by ejected solid
objects. The device must always be
operated with the ejection flap or
impact protection.
Symbols on the device
On the device you will find various
symbols as adhesive labels. They
have the following meanings:
Caution! Before
switching on, read the
operating
instructions!
Keep third parties out
of the danger area!
Switch off the engine
and remove the
ignition key before
carrying out any work
on the device and
STOP
before leaving the
device.
Please follow
additional information
in the section entitled
"For your safety".
Always remove the
spark plug connector
before working on the
cutters!
Always switch off the
mower and remove
the spark plug
connector before
adjusting, cleaning or
checking it.
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