Rockwell RG8767 - Safety and Operation Guidelines; Training, Preparation, and General Mowing

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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-

operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Training

a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment;

b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local

regulations can restrict the age of the operator;

c) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby;

d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people

or their property.

2) Preparation

a) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the 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 vapours have dissipated;

- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely;

d) Replace faulty silencers;

e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn

or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance;

f) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

3) Operation

a) Do not operate the engine in a conﬁned space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collet;

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;