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Electric Lawn Mower
WG717E
PRODUCT SAFETY
GENERAL 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.
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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.
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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.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Safe operating practices for electrically
powered lawnmowers
TRAINING
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
machine.
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 operate the machine 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
1) While operate the machine, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers. Do
not operate the equipment when barefoot
or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing
clothing that is loose fitting or that has
hanging cords or ties.
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 blade, blade bolt and the
blade assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance. Replace
damaged and unreadable labels.
d) Before use check the supply and extension
cord for signs of damage or aging. If
the cord becomes damaged during the
use, disconnect the cord from the supply
immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Do not use the machine if the cord is
damaged or worn.
OPERATION
a) Operate the machine only in daylight or in
good artificial light.
b) Avoid operating the machine in wet grass.
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
d) Walk, never run.
e) 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.
