Flymo GT500 - Manual (Page 5)

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(GB) SAFETY
Preparation
1.
Do not mow barefoot or in open sandals.
Always wear suitable clothing, gloves, and stout
shoes.
2. The use of ear protection is recommended.
3. Make sure the area to be cut is clear of
sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they
could be thrown by the blade.
4. Before using always visually inspect to see that
cutting lines, disc bolts and disc assembly are not
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades together with their fixings in sets to
preserve balance.
5. Have faulty silencers replaced.
Use
1.
Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where exhaust fumes (carbon
monoxide) can collect.
2. Use the mower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
3. Avoid operating your mower in wet grass,
where feasible.
4. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing
and wear non-slip footwear.
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
8. Mowing on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. Do not mow on banks or
steep slopes.
9. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you
could trip. Walk never run.
10. Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you.
11. Release the Operator Presence control to
stop the engine before pushing the mower
across surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
12. Never operate the lawnmower with
damaged guards or without guards in place.
13. Do not overspeed the engine or alter
governor settings. Excessive speed is
dangerous and shortens lawnmower life.
14. Always start the lawnmower carefully with
feet well away from the blades.
15. Do not tilt the mower when starting the
engine, except if the mower has to be tilted
for starting. In this case, do not tilt more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part which is away from the operator.
Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the
appliance to the ground.
16. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
the engine is running
17. Spark plug lead may be hot - handle with
care.
18. Do not attempt any maintenance on your
lawnmower when the engine is hot.
19. Release the Operator Presence Control, to
stop the engine, and wait until the blade
has stopped:
20. Release the Operator
Presence Control, to
stop the engine, wait
until the blade has
stopped, disconnect the
spark plug lead and wait
until the engine has
cooled:-
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the lawnmower is in safe working
condition.
2. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
3. Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this
product.
4. Never store the lawnmower with fuel in the
tank inside a building where fumes can
reach an open flame or spark.
5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
6. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine,
muffler and fuel storage area free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
7. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors.
8. Be careful during adjustment of the
machine to prevent entrapment of the
fingers between moving parts and fixed
parts of the machine.
- before leaving the mower unattended
for any period.
- before refuelling;
- before clearing a blockage;
- before checking, cleaning or working
on the appliance;
- if you hit an object. Do not use your
lawnmower until you are sure that the
entire lawnmower is in a safe operating
condition;
- if the lawnmower starts to vibrate
abnormally. Check immediately.
Excessive vibration can cause injury.