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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C4.While mowing, always keep the safety distance to the blade, which is provided by the handle length.
C5.Walk, never run. Do not let yourself be pulled by the mower.
C6.Always be sure of your footing on slopes. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
C7.Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
C8.Do not mow slopes of more than 20°.
C9.Use extreme caution when pulling the lawn mower towards you.
C10.Stop the blade ifthe lawn mower has tobe tilted for transportationwhen crossing surfaces otherthan grass, and when
transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
C11.Never operatethe lawnmower withdefective guardsor housings, orwithout safetydevices suchas deflectors and/or
grass catchers.
C12.Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
C13.Disengage all blade (models equipped with ROTOSTOP) and drive clutches (self-propelled models) before starting
the engine.
C14.Start the engine carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade.
C15.Donottiltthelawnmowerwhenstartingtheengine.Startthemoweronalevelsurface,freeofhighgrassorobstacle.
C16.Keep hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge
opening.
C17.Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine is running.
C18.Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap in the following cases:
- Before any operation under the cutter housing or the discharge tunnel.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn mower.
- Afterstriking a foreignobject. Inspect the lawnmower for damageandmake repairs beforerestarting and operating
the lawn mower again.
- Iflawn mowerstarts to vibrateabnormally. Check immediatelythecause of thevibration and performthe necessary
repair.
C19.Stop the engine in the following cases:
- Whenever you leave the lawn mower unattended.
- Before refuelling.
C20.Stop the blade (models equipped with ROTOSTOP) or the engine in the following cases:
- When installing or removing the grass bag.
- Before adjusting the cutting height.
C21.Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut-down. Close the fuel shut-off valve by turning the fuel shut-off valve.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
D1.Keep allnuts, bolts and screws tight tobe sure the equipment is insafe working condition. Regular maintenance is an
essential aid to user’s safety and retaining a high level of performance.
D2.Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a building when vapours may reach an open flame, spark or
high temperature source.
D3.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
D4.To reduce the fire hazard, keepthe mower,especially the engine andsilencer, thepetrol storage area as well, freeof
grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave containers of vegetable matters in or near a building.
D5.If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors, with a cold engine.
D6.Check the grass collecting system frequently for wear or deterioration.
D7.Do not use themachine with worn ordamaged parts. Partsmustbe replaced, notrepaired. Replace worn ordamaged
parts withHonda genuineparts. Blades mustalwaysbear the mark Honda and the reference number. Non equivalent
quality parts may damage the machine and be prejudicial to your safety.
D8.Wear thick gloves when removing or installing the blade or when cleaning the cutter housing. When tightening or
loosening the blade screws, use a wooden block to prevent the blade from rotating.
D9.Always make sure the correct balance of the blade when sharpening.
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