Safety
4
• change into neutral and set the parking
brake;
• stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove
the ignition key
• before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute;
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the
equipment;
• if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
• Disengage drive to attachments when
transporting or not in use.
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to
attachment
• before refuelling;
• before removing the grass catcher;
• before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator’s
position.
• Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off
valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
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, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
• When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a
positive mechanical lock is used.
Sound Pressure Level
This unit has an equivalent continuous A-weighted
sound pressure at the operator ear of: 88 dB(A), based
on measurements of identical machines per Directive
84/538/EEC.
Sound Power Level
This unit has a sound power level of: 100 Lwa, based
on measurements of identical machines per
procedures outlined in Directive 84/538/EEC and
amendments.
Vibration Level
This unit has a maximum hand-arm vibration level of
4.0 m/s
2
and whole body vibration level of 0.2 m/s
2
,
based on measurements of identical machines per EN
1033 and EN 1032.