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(Original instructions)
Do not use the appliance in damp or
wet conditions. Preferably do not use
the appliance in wet grass.
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Be sure of your footing, particularly on
slopes. Be aware that freshly cut grass
is damp and slippery. Do not work on
steep slopes.
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Work across the face of slopes, never
up and down. Take extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Walk, never run when using the
appliance. Do not pull the appliance
towards you or walk backwards when
using the appliance.
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Switch on the appliance according to
instructions and with your feet well
away from the blade.
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Do not start the machine when
standing in front of the discharge
opening.
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Do not tilt appliance when switching it
on, except if the appliance has to be
tilted for starting.
In that case, do not tilt the appliance
more than absolutely necessary and
lift only the part that is away from the
operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the
ground.
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Switch off the appliance and wait for
the blade assembly to stop running
if the appliance has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the appliance to and from
the area to be mowed.
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Do not lift or carry the appliance until
the blade has come to a complete
standstill.
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Keep your hands and feet well away
from the blade.
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Do not put your hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
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Keep away from discharge openings at
all times.
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Switch off, remove the plug from
the socket and ensure that moving
parts have stopped rotating before
leaving the appliance unattended
and before changing, cleaning or
inspecting any parts of the appliance
or clearing a blockage. After striking
a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine;
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If the appliance starts to vibrate
abnormally or if you hit a foreign
object, switch the appliance off and
remove the plug from the socket.
Check for any damage to the
appliance, replace or repair any
damaged parts, check for and tighten
any loose parts.
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Take care to keep the mains cable
away from the blade. Always be aware
of the position of the cable.
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The motor will continue to run for a few
seconds after switching the appliance
off. Never attempt to force the blade to
come to a standstill.
Maintenance and storage
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Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts.
