[. . . ] ⷠNever operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place. ⷠDo not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury. Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade. [. . . ] ⷠDo not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator. ⷠDo not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute. ⷠDo not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. ⷠNever pick up or carry lawnmower while the engine is running. ⷠStop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire: - before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute; - before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower; - after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the lawnmower; - if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately). ⷠStop the engine: - whenever you leave the lawnmower; - before refuelling. ⷠReduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing. Always remove the spark plug lead before repair, cleaning or maintenance work. The spark plug must be at the highest point on the mower when it is tilted up. Forward drive is engaged (1) and disengaged (2) with the clutch bar at the top of the handle. The farther toward the handle the lever is pulled, the faster the unit will travel. The mower should not be used on ground that slopes more than 15°. Before mowing, objects such as twigs, toys and stones should be removed from the lawn. You will prolong the life of both battery and starter if you ensure that the starter is not engaged for more than 5 seconds at a time followed by a pause of 10 seconds before you make a fresh attempt to start the machine. ⷠTo start a cold engine, push primer (3) times before trying to start. This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. [. . . ] This step is not usually necessary when starting an engine which has already run for a few minutes. ⷠKeep the engine brake yoke in position "IN". ⷠTo "STOP" engine, release engine brake yoke. In warmer weather over priming may cause flooding and engine will not start. [. . . ]