Global Machinery Company RL501A - Manual (Page 6)

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• The user is responsible for the safety of other people,
animals and objects in the working area. Keep children
and domestic animals at a safe distance while the mower
is in use.
Maintenance and storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. Regular
maintenance is essential for safety and performance.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where vapour may reach a flame or a spark or a
source of extreme heat.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, exhaust
silencer, battery compartment and fuel storage area
free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not leave
containers with grass cuttings in rooms.
• Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for
wear and deterioration.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors and when the engine is cool.
• Wear strong work gloves when removing and
reassembling the blade.
• Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.
• For reasons of safety, do not use the equipment with
worn or damaged parts. Parts are to be replaced and
not repaired. Parts that are not of the same quality can
damage the equipment and be dangerous for your safety.
• Whenever the machine is to be handled, transported or
tilted you must:
– wear strong working gloves;
– grasp the machine at the points that offer a safe grip,
taking account of the weight and its distribution.
• Damaged blades and worn bolts are major hazards.
• Fuel goes off fairly quickly. If you find your mower
does not start, 1st change the fuel in the tank with
newly purchased fuel.
Operation safety instructions
WARNING: Stop the engine and unplug the spark plug
before any repairs or maintenance operations.
• Check that all nuts, bolts and screws are well tightened
before every use.
• Before mowing ensure that the blade and the blade fixing
screw are securely fastened. When the blade edges
require re-sharpening, this must be done evenly on both
sides to prevent any imbalance. If the blade is damaged,
it must be replaced.
• When mowing always wear long trousers and strong,
covered footwear.
• Do not run the engine in an enclosed and/or poorly
ventilated area. The gas of the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is dangerous to your health.
• Work only when there is sufficient light.
• Do not use the lawn mower when it is raining or when
the grass is wet.
• Caution must be taken while mowing on slopes. Mow
across the face of slopes, never down or up.
• Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawn
mower unattended.
• Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the
engine and never place your hands and feet underneath
the deck while the engine is running.
• If working on high grass, adjust the mowing height to
reduce the friction and prevent over loading. The optimal
mowing height should be 1/3 the height of the grass.
It would affect the work efficiency of lawn mower if too
higher or lower.
• Never change the rated speed of the engine in any way .
• Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in
these cases:
- Before any operation under the deck.
- Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.