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Be extremely cautious when turning the device
round or pulling it toward you and when mov-
ing in reverse.
Always walk slowly!
Never lift or carry the device when the engine
is running.
Pay attention to traffic when working close to
roads.
Vibrations
When the device is used over a longer period
of time, vibrations can cause disturbances in
the blood supply of the hands. A generally ac-
cepted usage time cannot be determined.
– Use gloves.
– Take breaks on time.
Have an authorised service centre check the
device
– when the blade has hit an object.
– if the device starts to vibrate unusually
severely.
Mowing surfaces with fire hazard
– Carry a sufficient amount of suitable extin-
guishing agent.
– If side inclination is too great, fuel may leak
from the carburetor or the tank. This poses a
fire hazard!
– Observe the mowed surface also after mov-
ing is completed to ensure that no fire will
start.
To avoid risk of fire, keep the following com-
ponents free of dirt, grass, hay, leaking oil,
grease, etc.:
– Engine
– Silencer (manifold, guard, clearances)
– Area around the fuel tank
Caution when mowing slopes
Fig. 3:
Risk of injury during mowing downhill due to
tipping over or sliding.
– Mow on steep terrain only when safe opera-
tion can be guaranteed.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Take suitable precautions on steep slopes,
e.g. by using step irons.
– Always mow crossways to the slope, never
upwards or downwards.
– Always make sure that you step safely, use
non-slip safety shoes.
– Be extremely cautious when changing the
direction.
– Mow only when the ground is dry and has a
good grip.
– Mow only when the steerable front wheel is
locked.
When facing downhill, the device can roll
away. Park the device on level ground only
and secure it against rolling away.
Devices fitted with a four stroke engines may
only be operated on less than 20° slopes. Oth-
erwise, the four stroke engine can by damaged
due to insufficient oil lubrication.
If the device tilts or slips
– If you attempt to stop a device that is tilting
or slipping, severe injuries can result. If tilt-
ing or sliding cannot be stopped in the be-
ginning without endangering anyone, do not
continue to try to stop the device.
– Remove leaking fluids (oil, fuel, battery acid)
from the device and the floor. Deposit of
contaminated soil environment friendly ac-
cording to the local regulation.
– Undetectable damage may have occurred to
the device. In case of malfunctions, there is
a risk of injury. Have an authorised service
centre check the device.
