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Safety Instructions
This section deals with the basic safety
procedures when working with the equip-
ment.
WARNING! Read all of the safety
instructions and directions. Failure
to observe the safety instructions
and directions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Instructions:
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This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been giv-
en supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
•
Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
•
Read the operating instructions care-
fully. Familiarise yourself with the
controls and with the correct use of the
equipment.
•
Do not allow children or other people
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who are unfamiliar with the operating
instructions to use the equipment. Lo-
cal regulations may set a minimum age
for the user.
•
Do not mow whilst people – especially
children – or animals are nearby. If
distracted, you may lose control of the
equipment.
•
The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or damage to other persons
or their property.
•
Observe noise control and local regula-
tions.
Preparatory Measures:
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When mowing, always wear sturdy
shoes and long trousers. Do not mow
barefoot or in light sandals. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair can be-
come caught in moving parts. Wearing
suitable clothing reduces the risk of
injury.
•
Check the area on which the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all ob-
jects (stones, sticks, wires) that could
be caught and flung out.
•
Warning: Petrol is highly flammable.
Fire or explosions can result in serious
burns:
- Keep petrol only in containers in-
tended for this purpose;
- Only refuel outdoors and do not
smoke whilst refuelling;
- Fill with petrol before starting the
engine. Do not open the filler cap or
refill with petrol whilst the engine is
running or the equipment is hot:
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine. Instead, remove the
equipment from the surface on which
the petrol has been spilled. Avoid
any ignition attempt until the petrol
fumes have evaporated;
- For reasons of safety, replace petrol