Manual for 974979 England

General Safety Precautions

• Read user instructions carefully.
• Keep the mower on the ground when mowing.
• Keep bystanders away.
• Beware of severing toes or hands; keep feet away from the blade.
• Disconnect the spark plug before any maintenance.

Fuel Safety

• Petrol is highly flammable.
• Wear protective clothing.
• Avoid skin contact.
• Remove petrol and oil before transport.
• Store fuel in a cool place in a suitable container.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke.
• Add fuel BEFORE starting the engine.
• Never refuel while the engine is hot.
• If petrol is spilled, move the machine away from the area and avoid ignition sources.

Preparation

• Wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
• Ear protection is recommended.
• Clear the lawn of debris.
• Check for signs of wear or damage.
• Replace worn or damaged blades in sets.
• Have faulty silencers replaced.

Use

• Do not operate in confined spaces.
• Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid operating in wet grass.
• Be careful on slopes; mow across the face of slopes.
• Do not walk backwards when mowing.
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
• Release the blade brake lever to stop the engine before pushing the mower on non-grass surfaces or for transport.
• Never operate with damaged guards.
• Do not overspeed the engine.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting means.
• Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
• Spark plug wire may be hot.
• Do not attempt maintenance on a hot engine.

Maintenance and Storage

• Keep nuts, bolts and screws tight.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Use specified replacement blade and bolt.
• Never store with fuel in the tank inside a building.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep areas free of grass, leaves, or grease.
• Drain fuel tank outdoors if necessary.
• Be careful to prevent finger entrapment.

Starting & Stopping

• Place mower on a flat surface.
• Fill tank with unleaded petrol (not mixed with oil).
• Do not fill with petrol while the engine is running.
• Hose away petrol spillage.
• Connect the spark plug lead.
• For cold engines, push primer bulb 3 times.
• For warm engines, priming is usually unnecessary.
• Pull the blade brake lever to the upper handle to start the engine.
• Release the lever to stop the engine.
• Start the engine by pulling the starting handle upwards.