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(GB) SAFETY
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can
cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety
instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using
this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety
instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower.
Explanation of Symbols on the L400
Warning
Read the user instructions
carefully to make sure you
understand all the controls and
what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on
the ground when mowing. Tilting
or lifting the lawnmower may
cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not
mow whilst people especially
children or pets are in the
mowing area
Beware of severing toes or
hands. Do not put hands or feet
near a rotating blade.
Disconnect the spark plug before
attempting any maintenance,
cleaning or adjustment, or if you
are going to leave the lawnmower
unattended for any period.
Blade continues to rotate after
the machine is switched off.
Wait until all machine
components have completely
stopped before touching them.
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and
for the functions described in these
instructions.
3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
Fuel Safety
WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable
-Wear protective clothing when handling any
fuels and lubricants.
-Avoid contact with skin. If affected, wash
liberally with soap and water.
-Remove petrol and engine oil before
transporting the product.
-Store fuel in a cool place in a container
specifically designed for the purpose.
-Only use a container that is specially designed
for mixing fuel.
-Your lawnmower has a 2
stroke engine which runs
on fuel of 1 part of oil to 25
parts of petrol.
-Do not use standard 2-stroke mixture as supplied
by garages, neat petrol or multi grade oil.
-Use a good quality 2-stroke oil or a quality
SAE 30 oil mixed with fresh REGULAR grade
unleaded petrol.
-Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
-Wipe dirt and grass clippings from the fuel tank
filler cap to avoid getting dirt into the fuel tank.
-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.
-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 vapours have dissipated.
-Never use stale fuel left from last season or
fuel which has been stored for long periods.
-Replace all fuel tanks and container caps securely.
-move the product away from the fuelling area
before starting
-Fuel should be stored in a cool place away
from naked flames.
-Your carburettor is pre-set. Normally no
further adjustment is required.
Preparation
1. Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals. Always
wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout shoes.
2. The use of ear protection is recommended.
3. Make sure the area to be cut is clear of
sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they
could be thrown by the blade.
4. Before using always visually inspect to see that
cutting lines, disc bolts and disc assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades together with their fixings in sets to preserve
balance.
5. Have faulty silencers replaced
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