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Safety information for ride-on mowers
Starting:
The machine must only be started from the driver‘s seat.
Start the machine on level ground, not on a slope.
The engine may only be started in a well
ventilated working area, sufficient ventilation must
be ensured, particularly in garages.
Before starting the engine, disengage the cutting
tool, attachments and drive and press down the
brake pedal fully.
When starting, it must be ensured that there is suffi-cient
clearance between the feet and the cutting tool.
Do not start the motor is you are standing in front of the
ejector chute.
Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the motor is running.
Operating the machine with excessive speed can in-crease
the risk of accidents.
Never start the engine by short-circuiting the starter
terminal. If the normal starter circuit is bypassed, the rideon
mower may suddenly be set in motion.
Never start the engine if the smell of petrol can be
detected – Explosive hazard!
Working:
Warning – Risk of injury!
Observe the working area of the mowing blade. Nev-er put
hands or feet on or underneath rotating parts. Never touch
the rotating mowing blade. Always keep away from the
discharge opening. An adequate safe-ty distance must
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