5. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
– Keep supply cord away from the blades. Blades can cause damage to the cords and lead
to contact with live parts.
1) Training
– Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
appliances.
– Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
– 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.
2) Preparation
– While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
– Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
– Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires bones and other foreign objects.
– Before using, always visually inspect 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.
– On multi-bladed appliances, take care as rotating one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
– Prior to each use, thoroughly check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or
ageing.
Warning:
Do not use the lawn mower if the cords are damaged or worn.
3) Operation
Warning:
Do not connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is
disconnected from the supply. A damaged cord can lead to contact with live parts.
– Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
– Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
– Walk, never run.
– For wheeled rotary mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.
– Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the area to be mowed.
– Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
– Switch on the motor according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
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– Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance
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