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GB | Operating Instructions
General safety information for power tools
Warning! Read all safety-related information
and safety instructions!
Failure to observe the safety information and instructions
may result in electric shock, burns and/or severe injury.
Keep the safety information and instructions for fu-
ture reference.
If not used properly this lawn mower can be dan-
gerous! This lawn mower can cause serious injury
to the operator and other, the warning and safety
instruction must be followed to ensure reasonable
safety and efficiency in using this lawn mower. The
operator is responsible for following the warning
and safety instruction in this manual and on the lawn
mower. Never use the mover unless the grass box or
guards are correctly positioned.
Training
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment;
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator;
c) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby;
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
Preparation
a) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when ba-
refoot or wearing open sandals;
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which can be thrown
by the machine;
c) WARNING: 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;
Operation
a) Move only in daylight or in artificial light;
b) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible;
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
d) Walk, never run;
e) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down;
f) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes;
g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawn mower towards you;
i) Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and
from the area to be mowed.
j) Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards,
or without safety devices, for example defectors and/
or grass catchers, in place;
k) Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions
and with feet well away from the blade(s);
l) Do not tilt the lawn mower when switching on the mo-
tor, except if the lawn mower has to be tilted for starting
in the case, do not tilt more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from the operator;
m) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times;
n) Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the engine
is running;
o) Stop the engine before clearing blockages or unclog-
ging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn
mower;
- after striking a foreign object, inspect the lawn mo-
wer for damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating the lawn mower;
- If lawn mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately);
p) Stop the engine
- Whenever you leave the lawn mower.
Maintenance and storage
a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition;
b) Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or dete-
rioration;
c) Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Safety warnings for the lawn mower:
a) Not to use the lawn mower if the cords are damaged
or worn.
b) Not to connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch
a damaged cord before it is disconnected from the
supply. A damaged cord can lead to contact with live
parts.
c) Not to touch the blades before the machine is discon-
nected from the supply and the blades have come to
a complete stop.
d) To keep extension cords away from the blades. The
blades can cause damage to the cords and lead to
contact with live parts.
e) To disconnect the supply (i.e, pulling the plug from the
socket)
- when ever leaving the machine unattended,
- before cleaning a blockage,
- before checking, cleaning or working on the machine,
- after striking a foreign object,
- whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.
f) To carefully read the instructions for the safe operation
of the machine;
g) Recommendations:
To connect the machine only to a supply circuit pro-
tected by a residual current device (RCE) with a trip-
ping current of not more than 30 mA.
h) If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
special cord or assembly available from the manufac-
turer or its service agent.
i) This appliance is not intended for use by persons (in-
cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction