Power Stroke PS21ESLM Manuel D'utilisation page 7

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets,
and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and
cause burns.
 Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, sticks, metal, wire, tree nuts, bones, toys,
or other objects which can be thrown by the blade. Stay
behind the handle when the engine is running.
 Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident.
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
 Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
 Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction,
which may cause the material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
 Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk,
never run.
 Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view.
 Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid
tripping or pulling the mower over your feet.
 Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
 Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe
injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
 If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
• Stop the lawn mower by releasing the blade control
lever, wait until the blade comes to a complete stop,
and then remove start key.
• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
• Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way. Repair
any damage before restarting and continuing to operate
the mower.
 Stop the engine, wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop, and remove start key before unclogging the side
or rear discharge areas. The cutting blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off. Never
place any part of the body in the blade area until you are
sure the blade has stopped rotating.
 If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Replace
the blade if it is unevenly worn or damaged in any way.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
 Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
 The grass catcher assembly is subject to deterioration
and wear and should be checked each time the mower is
used. If replacement is needed, make sure the new grass
catcher meets original manufacturer's recommendations
and specifications.
 Use only recommended or equivalent replacement parts
when servicing the product. Use identical replacement
blades only. Use of any other parts may create a risk of
serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
 Maintain or replace safety instructions labels, as necessary.
 Disconnect spark plug wire and remove start key from
the appliance before storing, servicing, or changing
accessories such as blades. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
 Stop the unit and remove the start key when not in use.
Carry or push the unit with the engine stopped and the
start key removed from the mower.
 Store idle lawn mower indoors — When not in use, mower
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children. The start key should also be removed
and stored in a separate location out of the reach of
children.
 Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
 Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate this machine.
 Do not start or operate the engine in a confined space,
building, near open windows, or in other unventilated
space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect. Carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and
extremely dangerous gas, can cause unconsciousness
or death.
 Never tamper with safety devices. Check for proper
operation regularly.
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