Manual for PM1850SBH

Safety Rules

• Read instructions carefully and familiarize yourself with controls.
• Never allow children or unfamiliar persons to operate.
• Never mow near people, children, or pets.
• Operator is responsible for accidents.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Seek professional instruction emphasizing care, concentration, and control on slopes.
• Wear sturdy footwear and long trousers; no barefoot or open sandals.
• Inspect and clear the area of thrown objects.
• Handle petrol with care (flammable). Refuel outdoors, no smoking.
• Add fuel before starting the engine. Never refuel a hot or running engine.
• If petrol is spilled, move machine away and avoid ignition sources until vapors dissipate.
• Secure fuel tank caps. Replace faulty silencers.
• Inspect blades and bolts for wear/damage. Replace in sets.
• Be careful with multi-bladed machines; one rotating blade can cause others to rotate.
• Do not operate in confined spaces (carbon monoxide).
• Mow in daylight or good light.
• Disengage blade clutches and shift to neutral before starting.
• Do not use on slopes over 10°.
• Be cautious on slopes: avoid sudden stops/starts, engage clutch slowly, keep machine in gear downhill, maintain low speeds, watch for hazards, do not mow across slopes.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
• Use approved hitch points. Limit loads.
• Do not turn sharply. Be careful reversing.
• Use counterweights/wheel weights if suggested.
• Watch for traffic near roadways.
• Stop blades before crossing non-grass surfaces.
• With attachments, never direct discharge toward bystanders.
• Never operate with defective guards or safety devices.
• Do not change governor settings or overspeed the engine.
• Before leaving operator's position: disengage PTO, lower attachments, shift to neutral, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire(s) or remove key: before clearing blockages, before checking/cleaning/repairing, after striking an object, if machine vibrates abnormally.
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.
• Stop engine and disengage drive to attachment before refueling, removing grass catcher, or making height adjustment (unless from operator's position).
• Reduce throttle during engine run-out. Turn fuel off if equipped with shut-off valve.

Maintenance and Storage

• Keep nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
• Never store with petrol in tank inside a building.
• Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
• Keep engine, silencer, battery compartment, and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, grease.
• Check grass catcher for wear/deterioration.
• Replace worn/damaged parts for safety.
• Drain fuel tank outdoors.
• Be careful with multi-bladed machines.
• When parked/stored, lower cutting means unless a positive mechanical lock is used.
• WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire before setup, transport, adjustment, or repairs.