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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety Alert Symbol
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety
messages. When you see this symbol be alert to the
possibility of injury. Carefully read the following and
inform others.
Your mower is perfectly safe if used correctly. Failure
to observe the following precautions may result in
serious injury.
Training
Before using the mower read the owners handbook
carefully. Pay particular attention to the safety precautions.
Ensure that you are familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Learn how to stop the mower
quickly in an emergency.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
Keep in mind that the user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Preparation
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the
machine.
WARNING: Petrol is highly ammable:
- store fuel in containers specically designed for this
purpose.
- refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling;
- 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;
- 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 the
petrol vapours have dissipated;
- replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
Replace faulty silencers.
A damaged cutterblade or loose xing bolt are major
hazards. Before use, always visually inspect the cutting
mechanism to ensure that it is in good condition. A
damaged cutterblade must be replaced immediately with a
genuine Hayter replacement part.
Operation
Do not operate the engine in a conned space where
exhaust fumes (carbon monoxide) can collect.
Always pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and prevent
hand or arm injury.
Mow only in daylight or good articial light.
Avoid using the machine on wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes of more than 20
O
and mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
mower towards you.
Always replace worn or faulty parts with genuine Hayter
parts.
This machine contains spring loaded assemblies which
could cause a hazard when disassembled and
reassembled. Maintenance should only be carried out by
a Hayter authorised dealer.
Danger of severing
toes or ngers in
cutting mechanism.
Danger of being hit
by thrown objects.
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Carefully read the
Owners Handbook be-
fore using the machine.
Stop engine and remove
spark plug lead before
working on the mower.
Keep bystanders at
a safe distance from
the mower.
Safety Symbols
Safety Alert - Be aware
to the possibility of injury.
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