Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect;
b) Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light;
c) Avoid operating the machine in wet grass or take additional precautions to avoid slipping;
d) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
e) Walk, never run;
f) Always work across the face of slopes, never up and down;
g) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;
h) Do not operate the machine on steep slopes;
i) use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you;
j) Stop the tines if the machine has to be tilted for transportation. Do not operate the tines when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the machine to and from the working area;
k) Never operate the machine with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or
catchers, in place;
l) Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine;
m) Disengage all tine and drive clutches before starting the engine;
n) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the
tine(s);
o) Do not tilt the machine when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the machine has to be
tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away
from the operator;
p) Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;
q) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times;
r) Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running;
s) Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and for battery start machines remove the ignition key:
before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the machine;
if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately);
t) Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and for battery start machines remove the ignition key:
whenever you leave the machine;
before refuelling;
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