Safety, General lawn mower safety – Hayter Mowers 21in Heavy-Duty Walk-Behind Rotary mower 455E User Manual
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Safety
Improperly using or maintaining this mower can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions.
This mower was designed and tested for reasonably safe
service; however, failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in personal injury.
To ensure maximum safety, best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential
that you and any other operator of the mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before
the engine is ever started. Pay particular attention
to the safety alert symbol (Figure 2) which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger—“personal safety
instruction.” Read and understand the instruction
because it has to do with safety. Failure to comply
with the instruction may result in personal injury.
General Lawn Mower Safety
The following instructions have been adapted from
CEN standard EN 836:1997.
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Training
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations can
restrict the age of the operator.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
•
Understand explanations for all pictograms used on
the mower or in the instructions.
Petrol
WARNING-Petrol is highly flammable. Take the
following precautions.
•
Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
•
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refueling.
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Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or ad petrol while the engine
is running or when the engine is hot.
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