AS MOTOR 021917080011, Operator'S Manual

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Use caution during operation
Risk of injury due to engine start
The engine must not be started:
– When fuel was spilled.
– In closed or badly ventilated rooms (danger
of poisoning!).
– When other persons are in close proximity.
Risk of injury when the blade is running
Switch off the blade and wait until the blade
stops
– when you drive on surfaces other than
grass.
– when you do not mow.
– when you cannot overlook completely the
area to be mowed.
– when the device must be manoeuvred out of
a dangerous position.
– when the trafficability of the area to be
mowed is too unsafe.
Risk of injury when the engine is running
Switch off the engine, wait for the blade and
the engine to stop and remove the ignition key
– before you transport the device.
– before you step away from the device, even
for just a short time.
– before you clean or check the device or be-
fore you carry out work on the device.
– before you unblock or unclog the discharge
area.
Risk of injury due to uncontrolled rolling
Actuate the parking brake after each stop and
before shutting off the engine. By doing so, you
can prevent the device from rolling away in an
uncontrolled way.
Risk of burns
Do not touch the muffler, the engine, and the
gearbox. These parts become very hot during
operation and you can get burned. If a jumpy
movement occurs, the risk of additional injuries
can result.
Prior to mowing
Personal protective measures
During mowing, always wear
safety shoes with good grip and
long trousers. Do not mow with
open sandals or while shoeless.
Wear safety gloves to protect
yourself against injuries and vi-
brations.
Noise is causing health prob-
lems. Use personal ear protec-
tion to avoid hearing damage.
Wear safety glasses and
headgear.
Ask your specialised dealer about suitable pro-
tective equipment.
Preparing the mowing area
Prior to mowing, carefully check the perimeter
of the lawn. Remove rocks, pieces of wood,
bones, wires, and other objects that could be
picked up and thrown out by the device.
Use caution when mowing
Risk of injury
Keep your hands and feet away from the rotat-
ing parts.
Make sure that help can be provided in case of
an emergency.
Only mow during daylight or with adequate arti-
ficial lighting. Never mow in the event of uncer-
tain weather conditions and risk of lightning.
Be especially carefully when mowing on soft
ground, nearby landfills, ditches, dikes and wa-
ter edges.
Do not transport any person on the device.
Be extremely cautious when moving and mow-
ing in reverse.
Pay attention to traffic when working close to
roads.