Worx WG707E, Original Instructions Manual

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Electric lawn mower EN
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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAfETy WARNINGS
wARNING: Read all safety warnings
and all instructions.
Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for
future reference.
- This appliance 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 appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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
lawnmower. 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 barefoot 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) 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.
d) On multi-bladed machines, take care as
rotating one blade can cause other blades
to rotate
OPERATION
a) Mow only in daylight or in good 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 lawnmower towards you;
i) Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to
be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from
the area to be mowed;
j) Never operate the lawnmower with
defective guards, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors 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 lawnmower when switching
on the motor, except if the lawnmower has
to be tilted for starting In this case, do not
tilt it 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 lawnmower while
the motor is running;
o) Stop the motor and disconnect the plug
from the mains
- Before checking, cleaning or working on
the lawnmower;
- After striking a foreign object, inspect
the lawnmower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the
lawnmower;