Safety Notes - Bosch ASM 32 Instructions D'emploi

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EURO • Printed in England • BA F 016 L69 883 • ASM 32/32 F • GB • OSW 02/01
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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be fa-
miliar with the controls and the proper use of the
lawnmower.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower
STOP
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. 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.
Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial foot-
wear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower 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 lawnmowers,
take care as rotating one blade can cause other
blades to rotate.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where
feasible.
Walk, never run.
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Safety Notes

General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystand-
ers.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the
machine.
Switch off and remove plug from mains before
adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entangled
and before leaving the lawnmower unattended
for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord
away from the cutting blades.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fin-
gers.
Wait until all machine components have com-
pletely stopped before touching them. The
blades continue to rotate after the machine is
switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower
outdoors whilst it is raining.
Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
– Do not mow 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 lawnmower towards you.
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the lawnmower 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 lawnmower with feet well away from
the blades.
Do not tilt the mower when starting.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Never operate the lawnmower without the grass-
box/bag or deflector guard in position.
Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the mo-
tor is running.
Be careful during adjustment of the lawnmower to
prevent entrapment of the feet and hands between
moving blades and fixed parts of the lawnmower.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine
– before clearing a blockage
– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn-
mower
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower
for damage and make repairs as necessary
– if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
Check the grassbox/bag frequently for wear or dete-
rioration.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
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