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• Never start the lawnmower in poorly ventilated areas or where flammable or
explosive substances are stored or used.
• Make sure the mower is disconnected from the mains before cleaning
the discharge chute or other maintenance performed during operation.
• Always inspect the area to be cut before mowing. Remove any objects from
the mowing area that can be thrown by the mower. Pay close attention to
the location of the extension lead and keep it away from the mower.
• Never work in areas where there is a possibility that the extension lead could
become trapped or otherwise damaged.
• Never lift the mower while it is switched on.
• Before lifting the mower in order to move it, check that it is turned off,
disconnected from the mains and that the blade is completely stopped.
• Never use your hands or feet to reach towards any rotating parts. Keep away from
the discharge chute.
• Make sure that the mower is off and that the blade has completely stopped before
attaching or detaching the grass collector.
Operating safety precautions
• Always wear appropriate footwear with anti-slip soles and long trousers.
Never use the lawnmower while barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.
• Avoid cutting wet grass. Never let the mower stand out in the rain.
• Never run with the mower. Walk at a normal pace.
• Be extra careful when cutting on slopes. Always cut across slopes. Never up or down.
• Always be extra careful when changing directions on a slope.
• Never cut on steep slopes.
• Always be extra careful when backing or pulling the mower towards yourself.
• Make sure that no persons, especially children, or pets are in the vicinity of
the mower when it is on. Make sure that everyone is at least 10 m from the mower
while it is being used.
• Turn off the mower and disconnect it from the mains, whenever the blade strikes
any foreign object. Always inspect the mower and its blade and repair any damage
before starting work.
• If any abnormal vibration or noise is detected, turn off the mower and disconnect it
from the mains. Check the blade, tighten any loose screws and repair any possible
damage before re-commencing work.
• Always turn off the mower and disconnect if from the mains whenever crossing
over surfaces other than lawns, such as gravel or asphalt.
• Always turn off the lawn mower and disconnect it from the mains before touching
the blade.
