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Translation of original user instructions
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Petrol lawnmower
Safety instructions
Caution!
Use the equipment only if it is in correct operating
condition!
Caution - Risk of injury!
Safety/protection devices should not be disabled!
Caution - risk of fire!
After fuelling, do not store the machine in
buildings where the petrol fumes might come into
contact with naked flames or sparks!
Keep the area around the motor, exhaust, battery
case, and fuel tank clear of grass cuttings, petrol
and oil.
Keep other people out of the danger area
The machine operator or user is responsible for any
accidents affecting other people or their property
Children, or any persons who have not read these
operating instructions, should not be allowed to use
this machine
Follow the local regulations regarding the minimum
age for operators of this type of machine
Do not use the equipment if under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication
Wear appropriate work clothes
Long trousers
Hard, non-slip shoes
Hearing protection
If working on slopes
always make sure you are positioned securely
always work across the slope, never upward
or downward
do not work on slopes where the gradient is
greater than 20°
Take particular care when turning
Only use the lawnmower if there is sufficient
daylight or artificial lighting
Keep the body, limbs and clothing away from the
cutting gear
Follow the hours of use regulations applying in the
country concerned
Do not leave the equipment unattended when ready
to operate
Only use the lawnmower if the mower blade is sharp
Do not operate the equipment if the safety devices /
protective grilles are damaged
Never operate the equipment if the safety devices
are not fully assembled (e.g. deflector plate, grass
catching devices)
Before each use, check the equipment for damage;
replace any damaged parts before using again
Switch off the motor, wait for the equipment to
come to a standstill, then pull out the spark plug
connector
if leaving the equipment unattended
if a fault has occurred
before clearing blockages
before removing obstructions
if the lawnmower has run into foreign objects
if malfunctions or unusual vibrations occur on
the machine
Check the lawnmower for damage, and carry out
the necessary repairs before restarting or using
the lawnmower again.
Insert the spark plug connector and start the motor
after correcting the fault (see Faults table) and
checking the equipment
after cleaning the equipment
Carefully check the ground to be mowed, and
remove any foreign objects
Take particular care when turning the lawnmower
around, or if pulling it towards you
Do not mow over obstacles
(such as branches, tree roots)
Additional symbols on lawnmowers with
Electrostart
Caution! Risk of electric shock.
Keep the connection line away from the mower
blades.
If the cable is damaged, or when carrying out
maintenance work, always disconnect the
equipment from the mains supply.
