is to be used and remove
all objects which can be
thrown by the machine;
c) Before using, always
visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts
and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance. Replace
damaged and unreadable
labels.
Operation
a) mow only in daylight or in
good artificial light;
b) avoid operating the
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equipment in wet grass,
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where feasible;
c) always be sure of your
footing on slopes;
d) walk, never run;
e) for wheeled rotary
machines, mow across the
face of slopes, never up
and down;mow across the
face of slopes, never up
and down.
f) exercise extreme caution
when changing direction
on slopes;
g) do not mow excessively
steep slopes;
h) use extreme caution when
reversing or pulling the
lawnmower towards you;
i) stop the blade(s) if the
lawnmower has to be
tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and
when transporting the
lawnmower to and from
the area to be mowed;
j) never operate the
lawnmower with defective
guards , or without safety
devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass
catchers, in place;
k) switch on the motor
carefully according to
instructions and with
feet well away from the
blade(s);
l) do not tilt the lawnmower
when switching on the
motor, except if the
lawnmower has to be tilted
for starting. In this case,
do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and
lift only the part which is
away from the operator;
m)do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all
times;
n) not to touch the blades
before the disabling device
has been removed and
the blades have come to a
complete stop;
o) Do not start the
lawnmower when standing
in front of the discharge