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(Original instructions)
repaired or replaced by an authorised
repair agent.
u Never attempt to remove or replace
any parts other than those specied in
this manual.
u Be careful during adjustment of the
mower to prevent entrapment of the
ngers between moving blades/parts
and xed parts of the machine.
u When servicing the blades be aware
that, even though the power source
is switched off, the blades can still
be moved.
Additional safety instructions for
lawn mowers
u Firmly grip handle with both hands
when operating the lawn mower.
u If at any time it is felt necessary to tilt
the lawn mower, make sure that both
hands remain in the operating position
while the lawn mower is tilted. Keep
both hands in the operating position
until the lawn mower is returned to rest
correctly on the ground.
u Never wear radio or music headphones
while operating the lawn mower.
u Never attempt to make a wheel
height adjustment while the motor is
running or while the safety key is in the
switch housing.
u If the lawn mower stalls, release bail
bar to turn mower off, wait for blade to
stop and remove the safety key, before
attempting to unclog the chute or
remove anything from under the deck.
u Keep hands and feet away from
cutting area.
u Keep blades sharp. Always use
protective gloves when handling the
lawn mower blade.
u If you are using the grass collector, check
it frequently for wear and deterioration.
If excessively worn, replace with a new
grass collector for your safety.
u Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
u Do not put hands or feet near or under
the lawn mower. Keep clear of the
discharger opening at all times.
u Clear the area where the lawn mower
is to be used of objects such as rocks,
sticks, wire, toys, bones etc., which
could be thrown by the blade. Objects
struck by the blade can cause severe
injury to persons. Stay behind the
handle when the motor is running.
u Do not operate the lawn mower
barefooted or while wearing sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
u Do not pull lawn mower backward
unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
u Never direct discharged material
toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Release the bail bar to turn
the lawn mower off and stop the blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
u Do not operate the lawn mower
without the entire grass collector,
discharge guard, rear guard, or other