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GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS
PREPERATION:
1) Do not wear loose-tting clothing, dangling drawstrings, jewels or items that could become caught;
tie up long hair and keep at safe distance while starting the lawnmower.
2) Turn engine OFF and let it cool before removing gas cap.
3) WARNING: DANGER! Fuel is highly ammable:
– store the fuel in special containers;
– refuel only outdoors by using a funnel;
never smoke while refueling and/or handling fuel;
– 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 you have split some fuel, 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 the fuel has evaporated and fuel vapours
have dissipated.
– always put the tank and fuel container caps
back on and tighten well.
4) Replace faulty silencers and the guard, if damaged.
OPERATION:
1) Do not operate the engine in a conned space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2) Do not use starting uids or similar products.
3) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
4) Do not tilt the machine onto its side to prevent fuel leaks from the fuel tank cap.
5) Do not touch the cylinder ns and/or the silencer guard until the engine has cooled down.
6) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cable before checking, cleaning or servicing the machine
or the engine.
7) Do not crank the engine with spark plug removed.
8) Transport the machine with empty tank.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
1) A routine maintenance is essential for safety and for keeping a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank in an area where the fuel vapours could reach an open
ame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4) To reduce the re hazard, keep the engine, the silencer and the fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease.
5) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors once the engine has cooled down.
6)On safety ground, never use the engine with either worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and
not repaired. Use genuine spare parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the engine and
impair your safety.
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