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Fig. 2:
Avoid mowing damp grass, there is a sliding
risk!
Be extremely cautious when turning the device
round or pulling it toward you and when mov-
ing in reverse.
Always walk slowly!
Never lift or carry the device when the engine
is running.
Pay attention to traffic when working close to
roads.
Vibrations
When the device is used over a longer period
of time, vibrations can cause disturbances in
the blood supply of the hands. A generally ac-
cepted usage time cannot be determined.
– Use gloves.
– Take breaks on time.
Have an authorised service centre check the
device
– when the blade has hit an object.
– if the device starts to vibrate unusually
severely.
Mowing surfaces with fire hazard
– Carry a sufficient amount of suitable extin-
guishing agent.
– If side inclination is too great, fuel may leak
from the carburetor or the tank. This poses a
fire hazard!
– Observe the mowed surface also after mov-
ing is completed to ensure that no fire will
start.
To avoid risk of fire, keep the following com-
ponents free of dirt, grass, hay, leaking oil,
grease, etc.:
– Engine
– Silencer (manifold, guard, clearances)
– Area around the fuel tank
Caution when mowing slopes
Fig. 3:
There is a risk of injury during driving on slopes
due to tipping over or sliding.
– Drive on steep terrain only when safe opera-
tion can be guaranteed.
– Do not drive on excessively steep slopes.
– Take suitable precautions on steep slopes,
e.g. by using step irons.
– Always drive crossways to the slope, never
upwards or downwards.
– Always make sure that you step safely, use
non-slip safety shoes.
– Be extremely cautious when changing the
direction.
– Drive only when the ground is dry and has a
good grip.
– When driving on the slope, make sure the
steerable front wheel is locked.
When facing downhill, the device can roll
away. Park the device on level ground only
and secure it against rolling away.
Devices with 4-stroke engine without oil pres-
sure switch may only be operated at a slope in-
clination of up to 20°. Otherwise, the 4-stroke
engine can be destroyed by lack of oil lubrica-
tion.
Observe the information regarding the oil pres-
sure switch in chapter Starting.
