Powerplus POW63771 LAWNMOWER 98,5CC 410MM EN - Manual (Page 5)

POW63771 EN
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Toxic fumes! Don't
operate inside house.
Petrol engines emit
carbon monoxide. DO
NOT run in enclosed
area.
Wear hearing protection &
eye protection.
When repairing, please
take out the spark plug.
Then repair according to
the operation manual.
Caution: Hot engine Do
not touch a hot silencer or
cylinder. You may get
burned. These parts get
extremely hot from
operation. When turned
off they remain hot for a
short time.
In accordance with
essential applicable
safety standards of
European directives.
Figure B: Safety Label Found On Lawn Mower: KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY.
Warning: Keep the safety signs clear and visible on the equipment. Replace the safety
signs if they are missing or illegible.
5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
Read all these instruction before operating this product and retain these instructions for future
reference.
WARNING: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may
under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their
physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.
Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and
from the area to be mowed;
Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine;
Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine;
Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blade(s);
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine;
Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute;
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times;
Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running;
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:
- Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower;
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the lawn mower;
- If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately);
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving
parts
have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key: -
Whenever you leave the lawn mower;
- Before refueling;
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided
with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel of at the conclusion of mowing;
Go slow when using a trailing seat.
Maintenance and storage
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition;
never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building where fumes
can reach an open flame or spark;
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure;
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery compartment and
petrol storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease;
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration;
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;
If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors.
Caution: Do not touch rotating blade.
Warning: Refuel in a well ventilated area with the engine stopped.