User manual MOUNTFIELD 461

[. . . ] Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower; ­ If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (immediately check and remove the cause of the vibration). 19) Stop the engine: ­ Whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended. Remove the key from those models having electric starters. ­ Every time the grass catcher is removed or replaced. [. . . ] Engine fuel is highly flammable: ­ Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose. ­ Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke while refuelling or whenever handling the fuel. ­ 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 fuel 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 the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dispersed. ­ Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely. 5) Before using, always carry out an overall visual inspection, particulary of the blade, seeing that the screws and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets to preserve balance. 6) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass catcher or deflector). 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) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible. 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. 11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or with- A1 A4 B2 B3 B6 C6. 8 max 20° C16 C18 D7 D8 D9 IMPORTANT: Before starting the motor for the first time, carefully read the instructions as set out in the engine handbook. Check oil level before starting. EN OPERATOR'S MANUAL GGP ITALY SPA · Via del lavoro, 6 · I-31033 Castelfranco Veneto (TV) - ITALY 71505074/3 Realizzazione: EDIPROM - Bergamo EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION LABEL 1. [. . . ] Remove the starter key (3) (where fitted). WAIT FOR THE BLADE TO STOP before carrying out any type of work on the machine. 2 3 4 IMPORTANT ­ Regular, careful maintenance is essential for keeping the safety level and original performance of the machine unchanged in time. 1) Wear strong working gloves during any cleaning, maintenance or adjustment operation on the machine. 2) Carefully clean the machines with water after each cut; remove the grass debris and mud accumulated inside the chassis to avoid their drying and thus making the next start-up difficult. [. . . ]