ALDI 50620 - Safe Mowing Operations

– 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.
• Beforeuse,alwaysinspectthemachine,especiallytheconditionofthe
blades, and check that the screws and cutting assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to
preserve balance.
• DamagedbladesandwornboltsaremajorHazards.
• Checkallnuts,boltsandscrewsoften.Alwaysbesurethemowerisina
safe operating condition. Use only replacement parts and guaranteed by
the original manufacturer of your mower.
• Dischargeopeningsmustbeguardedatalltimes.Donotremovethe
discharge guard or hold it up while mowing.
• Itisadvisabletowearsuitableeyeprotectionwhenoperatingthe
mower.
• Donotover-speedtheengineoraltertheGovernorsetting.Excessive
speed is dangerous and shortens the life of the mower.
Operation
• Donotoperatetheengineinaconnedspacewheredangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
• Ifpossible,avoidoperatingtheequipmentinwetgrass.
• Alwaysbesureofyourfootingonslopes.
• Walk,neverrunanddonotallowyourselftobepulledalongbythe
lawn mower.
• Mowacrossthefaceofslopes,neverupanddown.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenchangingdirectiononslopes.
• Donotmowonslopesofmorethan20°.
• Exerciseextremecautionwhenpullingthelawnmowertowardsyou.
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