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Operation
Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the machine. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
When not in use store the machine out
of reach of children.
This machine is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the
machine by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
machine.
Never mow while people, especially
children or pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals,
always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and remove
all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other
foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blades, blade bolts and
cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
Avoid mowing in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a
risk of lightning.
Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the appliance with
defective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
Always wear ear protection.
Working on banks can be
dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes –
never up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
Never mow by pulling the mower
towards you.
Stop the blades if the machine has
to be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass and
when transporting the machine to and
from the area to be mowed.
Do not tilt the machine when starting
or switching on the motor, except if the
machine has to be tilted for starting in
long grass. In this case, do not tilt it
more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is
away from the operator. Always ensure
that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the machine
to the ground.
Switch on the motor according to the
instructions with feet well away from
rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
Always stand clear of the discharge
zone when operating the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine
while the motor is running.
Do not modify this product.
Unauthorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibration.
Regularly inspect the supply cable
and any extension cables. Do not
connect damaged cables to the supply