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Safety Rules
WARNING !
Know your controls. Read the user instructions carefully.
Learn how to stop the mower quickly in an emergency.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower.
1. General hazard safety alert.
2. Read Instruction Manual.
3. Beware of thrown or flying objects to
bystanders.
4. Keep bystanders a safe distance
away from the machine.
5. Switch off and remove plug from
mains before adjusting, cleaning or if
the cable is entangled and before
leaving the lawnmower unattended
for any period. Keep the supply
flexible cord away from the cutting
blade.
6. Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing
toes or fingers.
7. Wait until all machine components
have completely stopped before
touching them. The blade continues
to rotate after the machine is switched
off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
8. Do not mow in the rain or leave the
lawnmower outdoors whilst it is raining.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children or pets,
are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower
is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are not worn,
damaged or loose.
Replace worn or damaged blade and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where
feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
- Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
- Always be sure of your footing on slopes or
wet grass.
- Mow across the face of slopes - never up
and down.
- Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
- Use extreme caution when stepping back
or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
Stop the mower 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.
Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or switching
on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to tilted
for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it
more than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
Switch on the lawnmower with feet well away from
the blade.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Never operate the lawnmower without the
grassbox/bag or deflector guard in position.
Never operate the lawnmower with a defective
deflector guard or a defective grassbox/bag.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the
motor is running.
Remove the plug from the socket:
- whenever you leave the machine;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working on
the lawnmower;
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawnmower for damage and make repairs
as necessary;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
Check the grassbox/bag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure only replacement parts fitted are Qualcast
approved.
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Atco-Qualcast Ltd, Suffolk Works, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1EY, England
Tel: (01449) 742130 Fax: (01449) 674243
Printed in England F016L69851