Important!
When using equipment, a few safety
precautions must be observed to avoid
injuries and damage.
• Read the operating instructions carefully
and comply with them. It is important to
consult these instructions in order to acquaint
yourself with the unit, its proper use and safety
regulations.
• Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the
information is available at all times.
• If you give the equipment to any other person,
give them these operating instructions as well.
We accept no liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to non-observance
of these instructions.
1. General safety instructions
Note: Supply power to the equipment only
using a circuit protected by an RCD with a
maximum trip current of 30 mA.
1. Never allow children or others who are not
amiliar with the operating instructions to use
the lawn mower. Local regulations may fix the
minimum age of the user.
2. Disconnect the mains lead before carrying
out any inspection, servicing and maintenance
work.
3. The user is responsible for any harm to third
parties in the working area of the lawn mower,
caused by using the lawn mower.
4. Only work in good light or provide the
appropriate artificial light.
5. Always check the mower for signs of damage.
6. Ensure that all the guards are fitted and
function correctly.
7. Never use the mower when you are tired.
8. Never use the mower in enclosed or poorly
ventilated rooms or if there are inflammable or
explosive fluids, vapours or gases nearby.
9. Switch off the motor and disconnect the
mains lead before releasing blockages in the
discharge channel and before you check, clean,
service or work on the lawn mower or if the
mower has struck a foreign body.
10. Before use always inspect the mower to
check the cutting tools, fastening bolts and the
entire cutting unit for signs of wear or damage.
To prevent imbalance, worn or damaged cutting
tools and fastening bolts may only be replaced
in full.
11. Damaged parts on the mower must be
replaced by trained personnel. Use only genuine
spare parts.
12. Follow the instructions to fit or remove the
blade and wear protective gloves.
13. Check the site on which you intend to use
the lawn mower and remove all objects that
may be caught and thrown up by the mower.
Foreign bodies must be removed before you
start mowing. Keep an eye of the extension
cables that you need to power the mower.
14. Always wear strong, anti-slip footwear and
long trousers when using the mower. Never
mow in bare feet or in open-toed sandals.
15. Always use the lawn mower with the grass
bag attached or with the safety flap closed if
you are not using the grass bag.
16. Do not lift the lawn mower when you start
the motor.
17. Never reach into rotating parts with your
hands or feet. Always keep away from the
discharge opening.
18. Before you attach or empty the grass bag,
switch off the motor and wait until the blade
has reached a standstill.
19. The safety distance produced by the long
handle must be maintained at all times.
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