Preparation; Maintenance And Storage - Metabo RM 36-18 LTX BL 46 Notice Originale

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4.2

Preparation

• Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
when operating the machine. Do not operate the
machine barefoot or with open shoes. Do not
wear loose-fitting clothing or clothing with
dangling strings or ribbons.
• Thoroughly check the area of use of the machine
and remove all object that could be caught and
ejected by the machine (e.g. branches, stones).
• Always inspect visually before use if the blade,
the fixing screw and the blade assembly are worn
or damaged. Worn or damaged components
must be replaced in sets to avoid imbalance.
Replace damaged or illegible markings.
• When working for long periods of time wear ear
protectors. High noise levels over a prolonged
period of time may affect your hearing.
4.3 Operation
• Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Avoid using the machine on wet grass.
• Always ensure that you have a firm stand on
slopes.
• Guide the tool only at walking pace.
• When working on slopes, always move along
horizontally, never mow up and down.
• Be extremely careful when changing direction on
slopes.
• Do not work on steep slopes.
• Be extremely careful when turning, reversing or
pulling the machine.
• Ensure stable footing. If you lose your balance,
immediately let go of the gearshift.
• Do not mow near steep slopes, ditches or
embankments.
• Watch out for holes, furrows, rocks and other
hidden objects that can cause you to fall.
Remove all obstacles such as stones and
branches
• Wait until the blade stops when the machine
needs to be tilted for transport, when you need to
cross areas other than grass and when
transporting the machine to and from the area to
be worked on.
• Never operate the machine with damaged
protective equipment or without protective
equipment (safety key, rear ejection flap).
• Carefully start up the motor according to the
instructions and with your feet far away from the
blade.
• Do not tilt the machine when starting up the
motor, except if the machine has to be tilted to
start. In this case, do not tilt the machine more
than absolutely necessary and only tilt the part
furthest away from the operator.
• Do not start the machine when standing in front of
the open rear ejection flap.
• Do not put your hands or feet anywhere near or
below rotating parts. Always keep away from the
ejection opening.
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• Never lift or carry the machine with the motor
running.
• Switch off motor, remove safety key. Ensure that
all moving parts have come to a standstill:
- if you leave the machine unattended;
- before you remove jams or blockages e.g. in the
ejection opening;
- before checking or cleaning the machine or
before carrying out any work on the machine;
- if a foreign object has been hit. Check the
machine for damage and have repairs carried
out before putting the machine back into
operation.
• If the machine starts to vibrate with unusual
strength, an immediate check is required:
- check for damage;
- replace or repair damaged parts;
- ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened.
• In the event of an accident or malfunction, switch
off the machine immediately and remove the
battery pack.
4.4

Maintenance and storage

• All nuts, bolts and screws must always be
tightened to ensure that the machine is in safe
operating condition.
• Check the collection bag regularly for wear or
loss of functionality.
• When adjusting the machine take care not to jam
your fingers between moving blades and fixed
parts of the machine.
• Remove the battery packs from the machine, wait
until all moving parts have come to a standstill
and the machine has cooled down before making
any adjustments, retrofitting, maintenance,
cleaning or before storing the machine.
• When servicing the blades, please note that the
blades can still move although the battery pack
has been removed.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety
reasons. Use only original spare parts and
accessories.
4.5 Use and handling cordless tools
• Only recharge with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When not in use, keep batteries away from
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects that could bridge
the contacts. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery. Avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally
seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.