Flymo GT500 - Manual (Page 4)

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(GB) SAFETY
If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can
cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety
instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using
this lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety
instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower.
Explanation of Symbols on the GT500
Warning
Read the user instructions
carefully to make sure you
understand all the controls and
what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on
the ground when mowing. Tilting
or lifting the lawnmower may
cause stones to be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not
mow whilst people especially
children or pets are in the
mowing area
Beware of severing toes or
hands. Do not put hands or feet
near a rotating blade.
Disconnect the spark plug before
attempting any maintenance,
cleaning or adjustment, or if you
are going to leave the lawnmower
unattended for any period.
Blade continues to rotate after
the machine is switched off.
Wait until all machine
components have completely
stopped before touching them.
General
1.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and
for the functions described in these
instructions.
3. Never operate the lawnmower when you
are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
Fuel Safety
WARNING - Petrol is highly flammable
- Wear protective clothing when handling any
fuels and lubricants.
- Avoid contact with skin. If affected, wash
liberally with soap and water.
- Remove petrol and engine oil before
transporting the product.
- Store fuel in a cool place in a container
specifically designed for the purpose.
- Only use a container that is specially
designed for mixing fuel.
- Your lawnmower has a 2
stroke engine which runs
on fuel of 1 part of oil to
50 parts of petrol.
- Do not use standard 2-
stroke mixture as supplied by garages, neat
petrol or multi grade oil.
- SGB PLC recommend the use of Suzuki
CCI or a good qualilty 2-stroke to the JASO
FB or FC specification.
- Use a good quality 2-stroke oil or a quality
SAE 30 oil mixed with fresh REGULAR
grade unleaded petrol.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke
while refuelling.
- Wipe dirt and grass clippings from the fuel
tank filler cap to avoid getting dirt into the
fuel tank.
- Add fuel BEFORE starting the engine.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add fuel 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 petrol vapours have
dissipated.
- Never use stale fuel left from last season or
fuel which has been stored for long periods.
- Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
- move the product away from the fuelling
area before starting
- Fuel should be stored in a cool place away
from naked flames.
- Your carburettor is pre-set. Normally no
further adjustment is required.
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