8
9
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully and make sure you fully
understand them. Make sure you are familiar with the
controls and the correct use of the product.
2. Never allow small children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the product. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never operate the product while people, especially
children or pets are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for any accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Preparation
1. While operating the product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate this
product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or has
hanging cords or ties.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the product is to
be used and remove all objects which could be thrown
by the product.
3. Before use, always visually inspect to see that the
blade, blade bolt and the blade assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged components
in sets to preserve balance. Replace any damaged or
unreadable labels.
4. Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
the battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into a
machine that is switched on can result in injury.
General Operation
1. Use the tool only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs will increase
the risk of injury and fire.
2. Only operate the product in daylight or in good
artificial light.
3. Do not expose tool and charger to rain or wet
conditions. If a tool or charger is exposed to moisture
it will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Avoid operating the product on wet grass.
5. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
6. Walk, never run.
7. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
8. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
9. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
10. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
product towards you.
11. Detach the battery pack and stop the blades if the
product has to be tilted for transportation, when
crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the product to and from the area to be
mowed.
12. Never operate the product with defective guards or
shields or without safety devices in place such as
deflectors or grass collector.
13. When switching on motor keep feet well away from
blades.
14. Do not tilt the product when switching on the motor,
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
