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Bosch Power Tools
F 016 L81 153 | (1.7.14)
When not in use store the machine
out of reach of children.
This machine 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 instruc-
tion concerning use of the machine
by a person responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
machine.
Never mow while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals,
always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and re-
move all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually in-
spect 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.
Mow only in daylight or in good arti-
ficial light.
Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-
tions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the appliance with
defective guards or shields, or with-
out safety devices, for example de-
flectors and/or grass catchers in
place.
Always wear ear protection.
Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes –
never up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
Never mow by pulling the mower to-
wards you.
Stop the blades if the machine has
to be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the machine
to and from the area to be mowed.
Do not tilt the machine when start-
ing or switching on the motor, ex-
cept if the machine has to be tilted
for starting in long grass. In this
case, do not tilt it more than abso-
lutely necessary and tilt only the
part which is away from the opera-
tor. Always ensure that both hands
are in the operating position before
returning the machine to the
ground.
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