Safty guidelines
ENGLISH 8
6.4 Fuel
Handling gasoline requires great care.
• Gasoline is highly flammable. Refuel only outdoors - never in enclosed areas.
• Smoking and open fires are prohibited.
• Do not spill any gasoline.
• If gasoline is spilled, clean lawn mower immediately, otherwise do not start engine!
• Avoid contact with gasoline. Change clothing if accidental spills occur!
• Be careful that fuel does not spill onto the ground (environmental protection!)
• Transport and store gasoline only in authorized and marked containers.
• If damages occur, replace fuel tank, cap and fuel lines
• Check for any visible damage.
6.5 Fueling
Lead-free, regular gasoline is to be used.
• Refuel only with the recommended fuels which are listed in the separate engine owners manuals.
• Let mower cool off prior to refueling.
• Thoroughly clean the surrounding areas of the fuel tank. Remove fuel tank cap and fill tank to the lower edge of the
filler pipe. Firmly close fuel tank cap.
Gasoline may contain solvent-like substances.
• Avoid hand and eye contact with gasoline.
• Wear protective gloves when refueling.
• Do not inhale gasoline fumes.
• Store fuel in areas inaccessible to children.
6.6 During Start-up
• The drive has to be disengaged when starting a self-propelled drive roller mower.
• The mower needs to be positioned on level ground when starting.
• Do not start-up in deep grass.
• When starting mower it is important that feet are away from the cutting unit.
• Never place hands or feet near moving parts. Be careful that neither hands nor feet will be caught below the deck.
6.7 Handling
Do not run the engine in enclosed areas where dangerous exhaust fumes may collect. Danger of poisoning!
• The engine/exhaust becomes very hot: Do not touch!
• Always position yourself firmly on the ground when mowing on a slope.
• Move at a walking pace when mowing.
• Mow diagonally on a slope, never in a straight upward or downward motion.
• Be especially careful when changing directions on a slope.
• Be especially careful when turning mower around or when pulling mower towards you.
• Do not walk backwards with the mower. Danger of stumbling. Avoid walking backwards.
• Avoid abnormal body positions. Assure solid positioning on the ground, and at all times, keep your balance.
• Always keep sufficient distance which is established by the length of the handle.
Turn off engine and remove spark plug cap,
• Prior to checking the mower,
• prior to removing blockages of ejected material,
• or prior to cleaning the mower and for other maintenance work, and
• when you mount the Assembly mulching Set
• when the mower is temporarily left alone,
• when the mower is lifted or tilted during transport.
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