IKRA IPHT2660 Manuel D'utilisation page 25

WARNING
Risk of injury
• Before mowing, check the area to be mowed for
any undesirable objects.
• Wear safety goggles when working.
Stop the device.
• whenever you leave the lawnmower.
• To release a blocked blade.
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
device
• after contact with a foreign object, to check the
device for damage
If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating,
switch the engine off and search for the cause
immediately. Generally, vibrations are a warning
against operating failure.
The ON/OFF switch must not be locked.
Before work, check the area for any hidden items
such as wire fences.
When working with this machine, do not use
spare parts other than those recommended by
us. Using spare parts not recommend by us can
result in serious injuries to persons or damage to
the machine.
The protective equipment on the appliance is
strictly prohibited to be disassembled, changed,
used in conflict with the designation and it is
prohibited to attach any protective equipment of
other manufacturers.
When being blocked, turn the appliance
immediately off and remove the jammed item.
Do not run! Immediately remove cut branches/
knots from the work area to prevent injuries. Watch
out for falling branches!
Despite the observance of the operating
instructions there still may be some hidden
residual risks.
CAUTION
Damage to health arising from vibrations
to hand and arms if the device is used for a
long time or if the device is not guided and
evaluated properly.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed
protection against white finger disease or carpal
tunnel syndrome. Therefore, it is necessary to
carefully check the state of your fingers and wrist
if you have regularly used the appliance for a
long time. If any symptom of the diseases above
appears, seek medical advice immediately. To
reduce the white finger disease risk, keep your
hands warm and take regular breaks during your
work.
CAUTION
Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the
running unit may cause hearing damage. Wear
ear protectors.
When working with the device, a certain level of
noise cannot be avoided. Noisy work should be
scheduled for hours, during which it is allowed by
statute or other local regulations. Adhere to any
applicable rest times and limit your working time
to the necessary minimum time. For your personal
protection and the protection of people nearby,
suitable hearing protection must be worn.
Noise emission information in accordance with the
German Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and the EC
Machine Directive: the noise pressure level at the
place of work can exceed 80 dB(A). In such cases
the operator will require noise protection (e.g.
wearing of ear protectors).
Please observe the following: according to the
German Machine Noise Protection Regulation
from September 2002, this device may not be
operated on Sundays and Bank holidays or
working days from 8pm to 7am. Furthermore, it is
forbidden to operate the machine at the following
times of day: from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., from 1 p.m. to 3
p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Please do also consider any local regulations
concerning noise protection!
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