ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
e) While operating the machine, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals;
f) Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects;
g) WARNING — Petrol is highly flammable;
h) Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
i) Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling;
j) Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot;
k) If petrol 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 petrol vapors have dissipated;
l) Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely;
m) Replace faulty silencers;
n) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the tines, bolts are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged tines and bolts in sets to preserve balance;
o) For rear discharge appliances with exposed rear rollers, when used without a catcher, full eye protection
shall be worn.
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;
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