(Check immediately).
• If the machine starts to vibrate abnor
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mally:
- Immediately inspect for damage,
- replace or repair any damaged parts,
- check for and tighten any loose parts.
4. Maintenance and storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
to ensure the machine is in safe working
condition.
• Check the grass collector frequently for
wear or deterioration.
• During adjustment of the machine be
careful to prevent trapping your fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of
the machine.
• Always allow the machine to cool down
before storing.
• When servicing the blades be aware that,
even though the power source is switched
off, the blades can still be moved.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety. Use only genuine replacement parts
and accessories.
WARNING
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience or knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• This Lawn Mower is designed for the cut
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ting of domestic grass and lawns.
• The Lawn Mower must be fully assembled
before connecting to the power supply.
• When using wear robust footwear and
suitable outdoor clothing.
• Never put your hands into the underside
of the cutting area when the Lawn Mower is
turned on.
• Keep the flexible supply power cable
(cord) away from the blades.
• Before use check the supply power cable
(cord) for signs of damage or ageing.
• Never operate the appliance with damaged
guards or without the guards in place.
• Danger! The cutting blade rotates for
some time after the motor has been turned
off.
• Never start the Lawn Mower when it is
lying on its side.
• When operating always adopt a safe
stance and hold the Lawn Mower firmly,
away from your body keeping hands and
feet safely away from the cutting head.
• Thoroughly inspect the area to be mown,
remove all stones, sticks, string, wire and
any other objects that could hinder your
mowing.
• Always be aware of your footing when
mowing on slopes.
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down.
• Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Be aware of the cable
position.
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes
where keeping a good footing is difficult.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the mower towards you.
• Make sure that the power cable is always
behind the Lawn Mower and away from the
cutting path of the mower.
• Do not use the Lawn Mower in the rain;
never leave the mower out in the rain.
• Avoid mowing wet grass if possible.
• Never pick up or carry the mower while it
is switched on.
• Always turn off the mower and wait for the
cutting blades to stop rotating before moving
from one area to another.
• Always turn off and disconnect from the
power supply before attempting any clean-
