SXG326 & SXG323

2. BEFORE STARTING THE LAWN MOWER

2.1. Set up an operation plan with sufficient time allowance. A tight plan may result in unexpected accidents. Especially when operating the lawn mower under extremely hot, cold, or humid circumstances, set up an operation schedule or method which will ensure operational safety.

2.2. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Mowing in the dark may cause unexpected accidents.

2.3. Thoroughly inspect the mowing area and remove all objects from the mowing area that the lawn mower can throw, such as stones, toys, sticks, and wires, which may lead to serious accidents.

2.4. Ensure that there are no people or pets in the area where you will mow. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.

2.5. Do not operate the lawn mower unless the operator’s presence controls, safety switches, and guards are attached and functioning properly.

2.6. Start the engine from operator’s seat.

2.7. Before starting the engine, make sure that everything is safe around the lawn mower and put the traction drive in neutral, apply the parking brake or parking lock, and disengage the cutting unit(s). Otherwise, unexpected accidents may occur.

2.8. Start the engine with the starter switch only. Never attempt to start the engine by shorting the terminals, or the lawn mower may move abruptly, and result in unexpected accidents.

2.9. Do not run the engine in an enclosed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. Sufficient ventilation should be provided when starting the engine in an enclosed area.

2.10. Make sure of safety around the lawn mower and move slowly when starting. Abrupt starting may cause unexpected accidents.

2.11. Become familiar with the operation, particularly, the stopping of the lawn mower. You should be skilful enough to be able to stop the lawn mower at will.

2.12. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer and install and operate them as directed.

2.13. Be sure to operate the lawn mower equipped with a standard mower deck and collector. Never mow grass without the collector, or the lawn mower scatters grass, stone and other flying debris, which is very dangerous. If you would like not to collect the cut glass in a collector, equip an optional discharge cover for collector.

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2.14. When your lawn mower is equipped with an implement other than a standard mower deck and collector, never fail to ask your dealer about machine balance. Always follow their advice.

2.15. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for the accidents or hazards caused by the lawn mower to other people or their property.

2.16. Inspect the lawn mower for wear or damage. Replace any worn or damaged parts.

2.17. Especially before starting the mower, be sure to perform advised pre-operation inspections especially on the brake and inspect visually to see that the blade and blade tightening nuts are not worn, damaged or loose. Replace worn or damaged blade and nuts as an assembly to preserve blade balance. Otherwise, poor braking or scattered broken blades may result, which is very dangerous.