Villager MBC 33 E - Operation; Maintenance and Storage

Villager
MBC 33 E (GB)
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- On multi-bladed appliances, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
3) Operation
- Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light.
- Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible.
- Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
- Walk, never run.
- Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
- Do not cutting excessively steep slopes.
- Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.
- Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices.
- Switch on the motor according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
- In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away
from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before
returning the appliance to the ground.
- Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
- Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running.
- Pull the spark from the socket:
· whenever you leave the machine;
· before clearing a blockage;
· before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance;
·after striking a foreign object. Inspect the appliance for damage and make repairs as
necessary;
· if the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
4) Maintenance and storage
- Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the appliance is in safe working condition.
- Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
- Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
- For rotary mowers, ensure that only replacement cutting means of the right type are used.
- 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;
- If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.