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Safety Instructions
Meaning of the symbols
1. General Information:
This lawnmower is intended for the maintenance of lawn and grass areas in private gardens. Due to the possibility of bodily injury to the user, the lawnmower
may not be employed for the following:
- To trim bushes, hedges, and shrubs;
- To cut high weeds;
- For lawn maintenance of rooftop gardens;
- For planter boxes on balconies;
- To clear paths (vacuuming - blowing - snow removal);
- To chop or cut-up tree or hedge trimmings;
- As a traction device (for self-propelled mowers) for garden equipment, spreaders, trailers - e.g., for conveyance - or to transport cuttings except in the
grass catcher specifically intended for this purpose.
- 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.
- DISPOSAL! The batteries contain Pb (lead) and are therefore subject to special disposal requirements. Always have defective batteries replaced and
disposed of by an authorised service facility.
2. Before Mowing:
- Always 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
- CAUTION, HAZARD! 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.
- Always 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.
- Always 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.
- CAUTION! 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. After 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).
- CAUTION: Improper handling of the grass catcher posses a hazard.
Attention!
Switch off engine, remove key before cleaning and leaving the mower
Starter key
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