When using equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid
injuries and damage.
앬 Read the operating instructions carefully
and comply with them. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to
acquaint yourself with the unit, its proper
use and safety regulations.
앬 Keep this manual in a safe place, so that
the information is available at all times.
앬 If you give the equipment to any other
person, give them these operating
instructions as well.
We accept no liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to non-
observance of these instructions.
1. General safety instructions
This equipment is not designed to be used by
people (including children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental capacities or those
with no experience and/or knowledge unless
they are supervised by a person who is
responsible for their safety or they have
received instructions from such a person in
how to use the equipment safely. Children
must always be supervised in order to ensure
that they do not play with the equipment.
앬 Never allow children or others who are not
amiliar with the operating instructions to use
the lawn mower. Local regulations may fix
the minimum age of the user.
앬 Disconnect the mains lead before carrying
out any inspection, servicing and
maintenance work.
앬 The user is responsible for any harm to
third parties in the working area of the lawn
mower, caused by using the lawn mower.
앬 Only work in good light or provide the
appropriate artificial light.
앬 Always check the mower for signs of
damage.
앬 Ensure that all the guards are fitted and
function correctly.
앬 Never use the mower when you are tired.
앬 Never use the mower in enclosed or poorly
ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable
or explosive fluids, vapours or gases
nearby.
앬 Switch off the motor and disconnect the
mainsl lead before releasing blockages in
the discharge channel and before you
check, clean, service or work on the lawn
mower or if the mower has struck a foreign
body.
앬 Before use always inspect the mower to
check the cutting tools, fastening bolts and
the entire cutting unit for signs of wear or
damage. To prevent imbalance, worn or
damaged cutting tools and fastening bolts
may only be replaced in full.
앬 Damaged parts on the mower must be
replaced by trained personnel. Use only
genuine spare parts.
앬 Follow the instructions to fit or remove the
blade and wear protective gloves.
앬 Check the site on which you intend to use
the lawn mower and remove all objects that
may be caught and thrown up by the
mower. Foreign bodies must be removed
before you start mowing. Keep an eye of
the extension cables that you need to
power the mower.
앬 Always wear strong, anti-slip footwear and
long trousers when using the mower. Never
mow in bare feet or in open-toed sandals.
앬 Always use the lawn mower with the grass
bag attached or with the safety flap closed if
you are not using the grass bag.
앬 Do not lift the lawn mower when you start
the motor.
앬 Never reach into rotating parts with your
hands or feet. Always keep away from the
discharge opening.
앬 Before you attach or empty the grass bag,
switch off the motor and wait until the blade
has reached a standstill.
앬 The safety distance produced by the long
handle must be maintained at all times.
앬 If you use the mower on a slope, mow
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