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Safety Regulations - To be followed carefully
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A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the controls
and proper use of the equipment. Learn how to stop the engine
quickly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was
designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any other use can
be hazardous, causing damage to the machine. Examples of
improper use may include, but are not limited to:
– transport of people, children or animals on the machine;
– being transported by the machine;
– using the machine to tow or push loads;
– using the machine for leaf or debris collection;
– using the machine to trim hedges, or for cutting vegetation
other than grass;
– use of the machine by more than one person;
– using the blade on surfaces other than grass.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
4) Never use the lawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect
his ability to react and concentrate.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used
and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine or
damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal
wire, bones, etc.)
3) WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
– Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke while
refuelling or whenever handling the fuel.
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the
engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the
machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour
dispersed.
– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely.
4) Substitute faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condi-
tion of the blades, and check that the screws and cutting assem-
bly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades
and screws in sets to preserve balance.
6) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass-
catcher or stone-guard).
C) OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by
the lawnmower.
6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.
9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards
you.
10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for trans-
portation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or with-
out safety devices, such as the stone-guard and/or grass-catcher,
in place.
12) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
13) On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before
starting the engine.
14) Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and keep-
ing feet well away from the blade.
15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine. Start the
engine on a flat surface that is free of obstacles and tall grass.
16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is run-
ning.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire:
– Before carrying out any work underneath the cutting deck or
before unclogging the chute;
– Before checking, cleaning or working on lawnmower;
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for da-
mage and make repairs before restarting and operating the
lawnmower;
– If the lawnmower begins to abnormally vibrate (Immediate look
for the cause of the vibrations and take for necessary controls
at a Specialised Centre).
19) Stop the engine:
– Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Remove the
key from models with electric starters.
– Before refuelling.
– Every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.
– Before adjusting the grass cutting height.
20) Reduce the throttle before turning off the engine and turn the
fuel off when you have finished mowing, following the instructions
in the engine handbook.
21) When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from the ro-
tating blade. This distance is the length of the handle.
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 performance.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building
where vapour 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. Do not leave containers with grass cuttings
in rooms.
5) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear
and deterioration.
6) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors
and when the engine is cool.
7) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the
blade.
8) Keep the blade balanced during sharpening. All operations on
the blade (dismantling, sharpening, balancing, remounting and/or
replacing) require a certain familiarity and special tools. For safety
reasons, these jobs are best carried out at a specialized centre.
9) For safety reasons, never use the machine when it has worn or
damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Use
genuine spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can
damage the equipment and impair your safety.
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported or
tilted you must:
– wear strong working gloves;
– grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip, taking
account of the weight and its distribution.
– use an appropriate number of people for the weight of the
machine and the characteristics of the vehicle or the place
where it has to be placed or collected.
2) During transport, fasten the machine securely with ropes or
chains.
