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chine is switched off, a rotating blade
can cause injury.
Do not use the machine in the
rain or leave it outdoors when it
is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away
from cutting means.
Do not use a high-pressure
washer or a garden hose to
clean the machine.
Operation
Never allow children or people unfa-
miliar with these instructions to use
the machine. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator. When
not in use, store the machine out of
reach of children.
Never allow children, persons with
physical, sensory or mental limita-
tions or a lack of experience and/or
knowledge and/or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the ma-
chine. Local regulations may restrict
the age of the operator.
Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the
machine.
Never work while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
The user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals, al-
ways wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
Bosch Power Tools
Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine 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.
Mow only in daylight or in good artifi-
cial light.
Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-
tions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Never operate the machine with de-
fective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflec-
tors and/or grass catchers in place.
We would advise you to wear ear pro-
tection for your own convenience.
Never operate the product when you
are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – nev-
er up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
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