Güde EM 1300 P Mode D'emploi Original page 10

Before cutting
Cut with solid shoes and long trousers only; never cut
when barefooted or in sandals.
Check the ground where the appliance is to be used for
any items that may get caught and be thrown-away by the
mower and remove such items (stones, branches, etc.)
Check the appliance cables for any damage or aging
(fragility) and have them repaired by an electrician if
necessary.
Check regularly the grass catcher for any wear and
deformation.
Never use the appliance when the grass catcher or buffer
is not fully mounted. Risk of injury.
Every time the appliance is to be used, check (visually) the
cutting tools and their means of attachment for any
damage.
When cutting
Make sure the extension cable may move freely (pic. B/7)
and keep it out of reach of the cutting knives. In any case,
the extension cable must not be crossed by the mower.
Risk of injury!
Do not incline the appliance when starting the engine and
if the appliance is plugged.
Keep a safe distance delimited by the handles.
The engine to be started only when your feet are in a safe
distance from the cutting knife.
Make sure your posture is safe. Move the mower
comfortably forward.
Cutting on slopes:
• At all times, cut across slopes, not up and down
• Be particularly careful when changing direction
• Do not cut on too steep slopes
Be especially careful when reversing or pulling the mower
towards you.
Never touch the rotating cutting knife.
After being switched off, the knife keeps rotating for a few
seconds. Never touch the rotating knife.
Never stand in front of the grass ejection hole when
opened.
Never open the grass ejection hole when the engine is
running.
Never run the mower on gravel when the engine is
running. RISK OF HITTING BY STONES!!!
Do not cut in wet grass.
Under the following circumstances, the appliance must be
switched off, unplugged and you need to wait until the
appliance fully stops.
• When leaving the mower
•
When releasing a blocked knife
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When adjusting the cutting height
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When emptying the grass catcher
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When hitting an undesirable item
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If the mower is strongly vibrating due to the lack
of balance (to be switched off immediately and
the cause identified)
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When lifting and carrying the mower
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When inclining or carrying the mower (e.g.
from/to lawn or across paths.
Servicing
ROTATING CUTTING KNIFE!!!
Every time the appliance is to be serviced and cleaned:
•
Unplug the appliance.
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Do not touch the rotating edges.
Check all the visible fastening screws and nuts, especially
on the cutting bar, if tightened and tighten them if
necessary.
Do not keep the mower in moist rooms.
For safety reasons, any worn or damaged parts must
immediately be replaced.
Spare parts of the manufacturer to be used only.
Marking
Product safety:
Product corresponds to
appropriate EU standards
Prohibitions:
Protect against rain and
moisture! Do not cut wet
grass!
Warning:
Warning/caution
Switch off the engine and
unplug the appliance before
any adjusting and cleaning or
if the feeder cable has been
caught or damaged.
Caution – Sharp cutting
knives! Keep your feet and
hands in safe distance.
Risk of injury!
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Protection class II
Risk of injury by thrown-
away items. Keep all
bystanders in safe distance
from the mower.
Risk as a result of damaged
feeder cable. Keep the
feeder cable in safe
distance from the appliance
and cutting knives!