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equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the machine.
c) WARNING — Petrol is highly flammable:
— Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
— refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling;
— 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;
— 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;
— replace all fuel tank and container caps securely
d) Replace faulty silencers.
e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
4.3 Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
b) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
c) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
d) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
e) Walk, never run.
f) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
g) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
h) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
i) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
j) Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to
be mowed.
k) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
l) Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
m) Disengage all blades 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 blade(s).
o) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the
lawnmower 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.
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