User manual MAKITA PM42

[. . . ] Acoustic power level according to EEC directive 2000/14/CE 2. Choke SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - Your lawnmower should be used with due care and attention. Symbols have therefore been placed on various parts of the machine to remind you of the main precautions to be taken. Their full meanings are explained later on. [. . . ] 5) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear and deterioration. 6) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done outdoors and when the engine is cool. 7) Wear strong work gloves when removing and reassembling the blade. 8) Keep the blade balanced during sharpening. All operations on the blade (dismantling, sharpening, balancing, remounting and/or replacing) require a certain familiarity and special tools. regular maintenance is essential for safety and performance. 9) For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and not repaired. Use genuine spare parts (blades should always bear the symbol ). Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety. C) OPERATION 1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. 2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. 3) If possible , avoid operating the equipment in wet grass. 4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes. 5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower. 6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. 7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. 8) Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°. 9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you. 10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed. 7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. €“ use an appropriate number of people for the weight of the machine and the characteristics of the vehicle or the place where it has to be placed or collected. [. . . ] Should you have any doubts or problems, do not hesitate to contact your nearest Service Centre or your Dealer. GB Service, spare parts and guarantee Maintenance and repair The maintenance and repair of modern machines, as well as all safety devices, require qualified technical training and a special workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices. All work not described in this Instruction Manual may be done only by a properly qualified workshop or authorised service centre. The DOLMAR service centres have all the necessary equipment and skilled and experienced personnel, who can work out cost-effective solutions and advise you in all matters. [. . . ]