Yard force GM B41 - Petrol Handling and Storage Safety; Safe Operation Guidelines

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3. Petrol is highly ammable; store fuel in containers
specically designed for this purpose.
a) Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
4. Replace faulty silencers.
5. Prior to use, 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.
Operation safety
1. Do not operate the engine in a conned space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good articial light.
3. Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass,
where feasible.
4. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run.
6. Mow across the face of a slope, never up and
down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS