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• 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 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.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Avoid mowing in bad weather conditions especi‑
ally 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 without safety devices, for exam‑
ple deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
• Always wear ear protection.
• Working on banks can be dangerous. 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 towards 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 starting or switching on the motor, except if the machine has to be
tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and tilt
only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the machine to the ground.
• Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet well away from rotating parts.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating the machine.
• Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running.
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Keep supply cables and extension cables away from the blade
. The blade can cause damage
to the cables and lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard.
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Do not modify this product
. Unauthorized modifications may impair the safety of your product
and may result in increased noise and vibration.
• Regularly inspect the supply cable and any extension cables. Do not connect damaged cables
to the supply or touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the supply. A damaged
cable can lead to contact with live parts. Beware electric shock hazard.
Remove the plug from the socket:
• Whenever you leave the machine.
• Before clearing a blockage.
• Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine,
• After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs as necessary,
• If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
Connecting to the mains
• The voltage indicated on the rating plate must correspond to the voltage of the power source.
• We recommend that this equipment is only connected into a socket which is protected by a cir‑
cuitbreaker that would be actuated by a 30 mA residual current.
• Only use or replace power supply cables for this unit which correspond to the types indicated by
the manufacturer.
SAFETY INFORMATION
