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Safety instructions
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.1
Safety instructions for
lawnmowers
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This appliance can be used
by children of 8 years and old-
er and by persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or those
lacking experience and knowl-
edge, if they are supervised or
have been instructed with re-
gard to the safe use of the ap-
pliance and the ensuing risks.
Children must not be allowed
to play with the appliance.
Cleaning and maintenance
must not be carried out by
children without supervision.
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People with very strong and
complex restrictions may have
needs that exceed the instruc-
tions described here.
3.2
Personal protective
equipment
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Wear clothing and protective
equipment in accordance with
the regulations in order to
avoid injury to the head and
limbs as well as to avoid hear-
ing impairment.
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The clothing must be appro-
priate (tightly fitting) and must
not restrict movements. If you
have long hair, it is essential
to wear a hair net. Never wear
loose items of clothing or ac-
cessories that be pulled into
the appliance, e.g. scarves,
loose-fitting shirts, long neck
chains.
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The personal protective
equipment comprises:
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Hearing protection and pro-
tective eyewear
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Long trousers and sturdy
shoes
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Protective gloves
3.3
Safety in the workplace
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Before work, check the area
of grass on which the appli-
ance is to be used and re-
move all objects that could be
picked up and flung out by the
appliance, e.g. branches,
pieces of glass and metal,
stones.
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Work only in daylight or under
very bright artificial light.
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Operate the appliance only on
solid and level ground and not
on sharp inclines.
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Pay attention to stability.
3.4
Safety of persons,
animals and property
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Note that the user is responsi-
ble for accidents and damage
that may befall other persons
or their property.