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of the discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable, making
sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
a) Before clearing blockages or unclogging the chute.
b) Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.
c) After striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mower for
damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the
lawn mower.
d) If the lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally, check
immediately.
• Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, and make
sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before
refuelling.
Maintenance and storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a
building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, and petrol
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass collector frequently for wear or deterioration.
• For safety, always replace worn or damaged parts.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
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