ALDI 52371 - Safety rules for Petrol Lawn Mowers; Training; Preparation and Fuel Handling

General safety warnings
Safety rules for Petrol Lawn Mowers
Training
• Readtheinstructionscarefully.Getfamiliarwiththecontrolsandproper
use of the equipment.
• Onlyusethelawnmower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.
• Neverallowchildrenorpeopleunfamiliarwiththeseinstructionstouse
the lawn mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Neverusethelawnmower:
– 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.
• Rememberthattheoperatororuserisresponsibleforaccidentsor
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Preparation
• Whilemowing,alwayswearsturdyfootwearandlongtrousers.Donot
operate the equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• 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.)
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.
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