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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining.
WARNING:
Basic safety precautions should always be observed when
using an electrical appliance to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or
serious injury.
Personal Safety:
•
Only use the mower on grass and
lawns, as described in this manual.
• Keep out of reach of children and
animals at all times.
• Only use in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not use while there are other
people, especially children, nearby.
• Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating the mower.
• Do not use the mower while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. This may result
in serious personal injury.
• Always be aware of your
surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards.
• Use protective personal equipment
such as safety glasses, non-skid
safety shoes, sturdy gloves to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
• Do not operate when barefoot or
wearing open toed shoes.
• Dress appropriately. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewellery and keep
hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts.
• Mow across slopes, not up and
down, taking care when changing
direction.
• Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or in slippery conditions.
• Do not use on excessively steep
slopes.
• Take particular care when reversing with
the mower or pulling it towards you.
• Never touch the rotating blade.
• Do not stand in front of the protective
flap when opened.
• Do not open the protective flap while
the motor is running.
• Never operate the mower over gravel,
as this risks flicking stones.
• Check the area where the mower is
to be used and remove any objects
that could jam or be thrown by the
mower, such as stones and sticks.
• Avoid operating the mower on wet
grass.
• Check the grass box regularly for any
wear and deformation.
• Do not use the mower without the
grass box or other protective guards
in place.
• Never operate the mower with
damaged guards or without the
guards in place.
• Visually check the cutting tools and
their fasteners for any damage before
each use.
• To prevent imbalance, any damaged
or worn-out parts should be replaced
in sets only.
• When operating the mower ensure
that both hands are correctly
positioned on the handle.
