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Measures in case of a fire
In case of a fire, use foam, dry powder extin-
guisher, or carbon dioxide (CO
2
). Never douse
with water!
Check the device prior to use
Prior to each use, check the blade, protection
skirt, ejection rubber, drive and fastening parts,
cables and cable connections for proper work-
ing condition and firm seating by visual inspec-
tion.
Never use the device if covers, impact protec-
tion, ejection rubber or protection skirt are de-
fective or not mounted.
Do not remove, change or override any safety
devices or control elements.
Observe the maintenance instructions (see
Maintenance).
Prior to use, check RC functions and safety
functions of the device (see Maintenance) to
ensure safe operation of the device.
Danger area
Fig. 1:
Within the danger area of the device, there is a
risk of death.
The rotating blades can cause injuries and ob-
jects can be thrown out. The area in front of
the device is especially dangerous.
On slopes, the device can tip over and slide to-
wards persons or run them over.
Make sure
– that nobody else besides the user is on the
mowing area.
– that people are never positioned in the direc-
tion of travel in front of the device.
– that nobody is positioned on the slope below
the device.
– that you have a complete overview of the
danger area at all times.
– that you keep your hands and feet away
from the rotating parts.
