Grizzly BRM 4210-20, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

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result in accidents.
• If possible, avoid using the equipment
on wet grass.
• Always ensure secure positioning, par -
ticularly on hillsides, landfills, ditches or
dykes. This will give you better control of
the equipment in unexpected situations.
- Always work across the slope, never
upwards or downwards.
- Take particular care when changing
the direction of travel on the slope.
- Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes (max. 10°).
• Run the equipment only at walking
speed.
• Take particular care when turning the
equipment around or pulling it towards
you.
• Stop the cutting tool if the equipment
has to be tipped up for transportation
over a surface other than grass and
when moving the equipment from and to
the surface to be mown.
• Do not use the equipment with damaged
safety equipment or guards or with no
safety equipment attached, e.g. impact
protection and/or grass catchers. This en -
sures that the equipment remains safe.
• Do not change the engine regulator
setting and do not over-rev it. This may
damage the equipment.
• Before starting, the engine, disengage
all cutting tools and drives.
• Start or operate the start switch with
care and in accordance with the manu -
facturer’s instructions. Ensure sufficient
space between feet and the cutting tool.
Risk of injury.
• When starting or activating the engine,
do not tip the equipment unless the
equipment has to be lifted for this proce -
dure. In this case, tip the equipment only
as far as is absolutely necessary and lift
only the side that is away from the user.
• Do not start the engine when standing in
front of the ejection channel.
• Switch on the engine in accordance with
the instructions and only if your feet are a
safe distance away from the cutting tools.
• Do not place hands or feet under rotat -
ing parts. Always keep away from the
ejection opening. A moment of careless -
ness when using the equipment may
result in serious injury.
• Do not leave or carry the equipment
when the engine is running.
• Switch off the engine, take out the spark
plug connector and ensure that all mov -
ing parts are still:
- Before releasing blockages or remov -
ing obstructions in the ejection channel;
- Before checking, cleaning or working
on the equipment;
- If a foreign body is struck. Look for
damage to the equipment and carry out
the necessary repairs before restart -
ing and working with the equipment;
- If the equipment starts to vibrate unu -
sually strongly, an immediate check is
required.
• Switch off the engine, take out the spark
plug connector and ensure that all mov -
ing parts are still:
- When leaving the equipment;
- Before refuelling;
• Close the throttle valve when stopping
the engine.
• Do not leave the equipment unattended
in the workplace.
• Do not work with equipment that is
damaged or incomplete or has been
converted without the approval of the
manufacturer.
Using machines for applications other
than those intended may result in dan -
gerous situations.
• Do not work with the device if there is a
risk of lightning strike. Danger of electric
shock.