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• Keep your hands, face and feet away from all moving parts.
• If possible, avoid cutting wet grass.
• Exercise proper precaution when mowing on sloping ground.
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atch your footing
and wear non-slip footwear. Mow along the slope not up and down it. Do not mow
on steep slopes. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes, stand
above the mower to avoid risk of injury.
• Never operate the mower barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas
shoes.
• Do not mow by pulling the machine towards you.
• When mowing, keep the cable away from the mower.
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our direction of work
should be away from the power point. Mow in straight lines, not in circles.
•
Always keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Check the grass box frequently for wear or deterioration.
•
After use, disconnect the machine from the power supply and check for damage.
If you have the slightest doubts, check with an authorised service centre.
• Only use the machine according to the instructions given in this manual.
Keep the mower free of grass, leaves and other debris build-up.
• Do not tilt the mower when switching on the motor, except if the mower has to
be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than is absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
Always ensure that both
hands are in operating position before returning the mower to the ground.
• Do not try to repair the machine or access internal parts. Use authorised service
centres only.
• Do not get distracted and always concentrate on what you are doing. Use
common sense. Never operate the machine when you are tired, sick or under the
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other
users. If you loan some one this unit, also loan them these instructions.
•
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
• Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions in this instruction
manual can result in serious injury. Read the manual before starting or operating
this unit.
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ear eye protection
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ear hearing protection
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ear respiratory protection
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ELECTRIC GARDEN LAWN MOWER (CONT.)