downwards. Take particular care when
changing the direction of travel on the
slope. Do not work on excessively
steep slopes.
•
Run the equipment only at a walking
pace. Take particular care when turn-
ing the equipment around, pulling it
towards you or going backwards.
•
Switch on the equipment carefully and
in accordance with the directions in
these instructions. Ensure sufficient
distance between feet and the rotating
blades.
•
Do not tilt the equipment when start-
ing other than if it is necessary to do
so when starting up in long grass. In
this case, tilt the equipment by press-
ing down the handle bar such that
the front wheels of the equipment are
raised. Always check that both hands
are in the working position before re-
turning the equipment to the ground.
•
Do not work without the grass bag or
collision guard. Keep away from the
ejection hole at all times.
•
Do not start the motor while standing
in front of the discharge duct.
Caution! Danger! The blade contin-
ues to run after switching off.
There is a risk of injury.
•
The equipment is not to be lifted or
transported while the motor is running.
Switch off the equipment if it has to
be tilted in transit, when crossing sur-
faces other than grass, and when the
equipment is being transported to and
from the surfaces to be mowed.
•
Always keep the grass ejection hole
clean and clear. Remove cut material
only when the equipment is stopped.
•
Do not leave the equipment unat-
tended in the workplace.
•
Do not work with equipment that is
damaged, incomplete, or has been
modified without the authorisation
of the manufacturer. Do not use the
equipment with damaged safety
devices or screens or with missing
safety equipment such as deflection
and/or grass collection devices.
•
Do not overload the equipment. Work
only within the specified power range
and do not change the regulator set-
tings on the motor. Do not use low-
powered machines for heavy work. Do
not use your equipment for purposes
other than those for which it is de-
signed.
•
Do not use the equipment near
inflammable liquids or gases. Non-
observance will result in a risk of fire
or explosion.
•
Do not lift or carry the equipment
when the motor is running.
•
Turn off the appliance, unplug it from
the mains and check that all moving
parts are at rest:
- Whenever you leave the machine,
- Before cleaning the ejection hole
or removing blockages,
- When the equipment is out of use,
- Before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the equipment,
- If the power cable is damaged or
frayed,
- If the equipment has hit a foreign
object or if strange vibrations occur
during work. In this case, check the
equipment for damage and have it
repaired if applicable.
•
Do not place feet or hands near or
under rotating parts. Do not stand in
front of the grass ejection hole during
sickle mowing.
GB
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