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Safety Instructions
• Never permit children or individuals who have not familiarised themselves with these operating instructions to operate the lawnmower. Children under
the age of 16 may not operate the unit. Specific local ordinances may specify the minimum operating age.
• Never mow in the presence of individuals (particularly children) or animals.
• Mow only in daylight hours or if adequate artificial lighting is available.
• Do not expose the lawnmower to temperatures exceeding 80° C. Never mow for longer periods of time in direct sunlight where there is no shade.
• DISPOS L! The batteries contain Pb (lead) and are therefore subject to special disposal requirements. lways have defective batteries replaced and
disposed of by an authorised service facility.
2. Before Mowing:
• lways wear solid shoes and long trousers when mowing. Never mow in bare feet or open sandals.
• Install the included guard or catcher. Make sure these components are firmly attached. Operating the mower with damaged guards or without guards is
prohibited.
• Examine the area in which the unit is to be used and remove any objects which might be caught and flung by the mower blades.
• Inspect the unit to ensure that all operating parts are firmly seated, undamaged, and do not exhibit excessive wear.
• Observe the installation instructions when replacing components.
• Inspect the power cord connected to the outside of the unit for damage and ageing (brittleness). Use the mower only if the power cord is free of faults.
• Repairs to the power cord may only be performed by a qualified electrician.
• Inspect the catcher more frequently for signs of wear.
• Control equipment may not be removed or bypassed (e.g., securing the control lever to the handle).
3. Starting
• Only switch the motor on if your feet are located a safe distance from the cutting mechanism.
• Unless unavoidable, never tilt the mower when switching it on. If you must tilt the mower, tilt it as little as possible and always away from yourself, keeping
the mower body between yourself and the blades.
• Never switch the mower on whilst standing in front of the discharge opening.
4. Mowing - For Your Safety
• C UTION, H Z RD! Cutting mechanism continues to rotate after the mower has stopped!
• Before working on the cutting mechanism, when making adjustments, or when cleaning the mower, switch the unit off and remove the ignition key.
• lways maintain the proper safety distance provided by the handle.
• Only switch the motor on if your feet are located a safe distance from the cutting mechanism.
• Ensure you are standing securely, particularly on slopes. Never run with the mower. Walk slowly.
• When mowing on slopes, move parallel to the slope, never up- or downhill.
• Exercise particular care when changing direction on a slop.
• Never attempt to mow on steep slopes.
• Exercise particular care when mowing backwards and pulling the mower towards yourself.
• lways switch the mower off when tilting, emptying, or moving it, e.g., to/from the area to be mown or over paths.
• Never operate the mower if guards, housing components, or the grass catcher are damaged or have been removed.
• C UTION! Never reach into the cutting mechanism whilst the mower is running!
• Never place hands or feet in the vicinity of rotating parts. Never stand in front of the discharge opening.
• The cutting mechanism must be switched off when the mower is moved outside grassy areas.
• Before lifting or carrying the mower, switch the motor off and wait for the cutting mechanism to stop rotating.
• Only adjust the cutting height with the motor switched off and the cutting mechanism stopped.
• Never open the guard flap whilst the motor is running.
• Before removing the grass catcher, switch the motor off and wait for the cutting mechanism to come to a standstill. fter emptying the catcher, make
sure that it is securely reattached.
• Never move the mower over gravel whilst the motor is running - risk of stones being flung from the discharge opening!
• Whenever possible, avoid mowing wet grass.
• Switch the unit off, remove the ignition key, and remove the rechargeable battery from the mower whenever:
a) You must free a jammed blade;
b) before inspecting, cleaning or working on the mower;
c) You run over a solid object. First, inspect the mower and the cutting mechanism for damage. Then repair the damage.
d) The mower has become unbalanced and is vibrating severely (In this case, immediately switch the mower off and attempt to determine the cause oft
he vibration).
• C UTION: Improper handling of the grass catcher posses a hazard.
5. fter Mowing:
• Remove the ignition key when you are finished with the mower.
• If the mower must be lifted to be moved, switch the motor off first, then remove the ignition key and wait until the cutting mechanism has come to a standstill.
6. Maintenance:
• Conduct maintenance and cleaning work only when the motor is switched off and the key has been removed.
• Never rinse the unit off with water. In particular, do not use a hose to spray the unit.
• Regularly inspect all mounting screws and nuts, particularly those on the blade beam, for proper seat. Retighten as required.
• C UTION! lways have blades replaced or sharpened by a professional service facility. fter the necessary parts have been removed, the mower must
be balanced in accordance with applicable safety regulations.
• Replace any damaged parts. Perform any such tasks with particular care.
• Use only WOLF original spare parts. Failure to do so will not provide any guarantee that your mower meets relevant safety requirements.
• If the cutting blade or the lawn mower strikes and obstruction or an object, switch off the mower, remove the key and inspect for damage (full
inspection by a specialist).
• Do not store the mower in damp areas.
• Ersetzen Sie aus Sicherheitsgründen verschlissene oder beschädigte Teile.
7. Battery:
• If the electrolyte (acid) escapes from the battery cell due to extreme mishandling or extremely difficult conditions, observe the following:
- void contact with the skin.
- Rinse off the electrolyte with water or a neutralising agent.
- The rinsing water must not seep into drains or the soil. It must be disposed of separately.
- On contact with the skin or eyes, rinse with water and consult a doctor.
- Take the mower to a specialised workshop for cleaning and repairs.
8. Dispose of batteries in an environmentally responsible manner (for battery replacement see „maintenance"):
• Batteries contain lead and must be disposed of in the correct manner. Batteries contain lead are harmful to the environment if they are incinerated with
other household garbage.
• WOLF Garten would like to encourage environmentally friendly consumer attitudes. Working together with you and WOLF dealers we guarantee the
acceptance and recycling of used batteries.
9. Charger
• This charger should only be used with WOLF-Battery Mower Picco 32 ccu.
• Do not store or use charger in humid or wet conditions but in dry room only.
• Disconnect charging units from mains socket by holding plug only. Do not pull on cable as this can cause damage to internal connections and make the
unit unsafe.
• Never use the charger if the cable, plug or any part of the mower itself should be faulty. ny repair should be carried out by a qualified person.
• Ensure that the cooling of the charging unit is always guaranteed by keeping the cooling slots open and clean. Do not use it close to a radiatoror other
heating appliances.
• Never attempt opening the casing of the unit. If it does not function properly take it to a qualified service centre for inspection.
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