g) Before use, always visually examine the tools
and bolts for signs of wear or damage. To
prevent any imbalance, replace worn out or
damaged tools and bolts as a set only;
h) If you operate equipment with an ejector at the
rear and exposed rear rollers without a debris
device, you must wear full eye protection at all
times.
Handling
a) Only use the equipment in broad daylight or in
well-lit conditions;
b) If possible, the equipment should not be used on
damp grass, but if this cannot be avoided, take
special care to ensure that you do not slip;
c)
Always maintain good footing on slopes;
d) Only operate the equipment at a walking pace;
e) Always guide the equipment across slopes,
never straight up or down;
f)
Be particularly careful when you change direction
on a slope;
g) Do not work on overly steep slopes;
h) Be particularly careful when you turn the
equipment around or pull it toward yourself;
i)
Stop the tools if the equipment has to be tipped
to one side for transport purposes. Stop the tools
if you cross any surfaces other than grass and
whilst transporting the equipment from and to the
area on which you wish to use it;
j)
Never use the equipment with damaged or
missing safety devices, e.g. without deflector
plates and/or the grass collecting device;
k)
Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed
settings;
l)
Uncouple all tools and drive units before you
start the engine;
m) Use the ON/OFF switch with caution, according
to the manufacturer's advice. Make sure that
your feet are far enough away from the tool(s).
n) Do not tilt the equipment when you start the
engine, unless the equipment must be raised off
of the ground a little, in order to start it. In this
case, tilt it as little as absolutely necessary and
only raise the side opposite to that of the user;
o) Do not start the motor if you are positioned in
front of the chute;
p) Never move your hands or feet toward or under
any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute
opening at all times;
q) Never lift or carry the equipment with the engine
running.
Maintenance and storage
a) Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened securely to ensure that the equipment
is in safe working condition;
b) Allow the motor to cool before you put the
equipment in an enclosed area;
c)
to avoid risk of fire, keep the ventilation openings
free of grass, straw, moss, leaves and similar
materials,
d) Make regular checks on the grass collecting
device for wear or damaged parts;
e) Check the equipment at regular intervals and
replace worn or damaged parts for your own
safety.
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