✔
Remove all objects before turning on the
equipment. Check the area where the
equipment will be used and remove all
stones, pieces of wood, wires, bones, glass
and other weird objects. A tool or any
other object stuck in the movable parts of
the equipment may result in an injury.
✔
Mow the grass when it is dry.
2 - Personal safety.
✔
Dress properly - Do not wear loose
clothes or jewelry as they may get stuck
in the movable parts of the equipment .
✔
Wear protection equipment. Always wear
goggles. Wearing protection equipment
like gloves, shoes, and ear plugs increases
your protection and reduces the risk of an
accident.
✔
Do not be self-confident - Keep both feet
on the ground to keep balance.
✔
Beware of what is going on and use
common sense when operating the
equipment. Do not use it when you are
tired, distracted or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medicine. A slight
distraction may result in a serious injury.
✔
Keep feet and hands away from the
cutting area.
✔
Walk; do not run.
✔
Always be careful with your steps in
inclined areas.
✔
Wear non-skid footwear in inclined areas.
Note:
According to the NBR 5410, it is
compulsory to install a device to protect
against Residual Differential current (DR
device) in the electrical installation. The
function of the "DR" is to protect the
user against serious electrical shock risk
(consult an electrician).
3 - Use and care
✔
Check whether the lawn mower voltage is
the same of the supply voltage.
✔
Maintain the grass mower in good
condition, never exposing it to rain or
humidity - When you are not using the
equipment, keep it in a dry place,
protected from bad weather. Water and
humidity can damage the electric circuits
of the engine.
✔
Before using the lawn mower, check
whether the cutting blade is fixed. Visually
inspect the blade for damage or dullness.
Replace the blade and damaged or worn out
screws to maintain balance. In case the
blade needs sharpening, sharpen both sides
to avoid unbalance.
✔
Use the equipment correctly - Do not use
the grass mower for any purpose other
than that specified for it.
✔
Take care of your grass mower - Keep the
cutting blade sharp and clean to obtain
good and safe performance.
✔
Never put the equipment away with
gasoline in the tank. If necessary, keep
the engine running until it turns off due to
lack of gasoline.
✔
Fixing must be executed by authorized
technicians.
✔
Keep safety devices in adequate places
and in usage conditions.
✔
Do not exceed an inclination of 15°
(fifteen degrees) for continuous operation.
✔
Do not turn the machine on its side or
upside down, so as to stop oil entering
into the air filter and carburetor.
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