Important; Safety Instructions For Hand Mower - EINHELL GC-PM 53 S HW-E Mode D'emploi

Important!

When using the equipment, a few safety pre-
cautions must be observed to avoid injuries and
damage. Please read the complete operating
instructions and safety regulations with due care.
Keep this manual in a safe place, so that the in-
formation is available at all times. If you give the
equipment to any other person, hand over these
operating instructions and safety regulations as
well. We cannot accept any liability for damage
or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.
1. Safety instructions for hand
mower
Note
1. Read the directions with due care. Familiarize
yourself with the settings and proper operati-
on of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or other persons who
are not familiar with the operating instructions
to use the mower. Contact your local govern-
mental agency for information regarding mini-
mum age requirements for the user.
3. Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals. Always keep
in mind that the operator or user of the equip-
ment is responsible for accidents involving
other persons and/or their property.
4. If you give the equipment to any other person,
hand over these operating instructions as
well.
Preliminary measures
1. Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and
long trousers when mowing. Never mow bare-
foot or in sandals.
2. Check the ground on which the equipment
will be used and remove all objects that could
be caught up and violently fl ung out.
3. Warning:
Petrol is highly fl ammable! Therefore:
- Only store petrol in containers designed to
hold petroleum-based liquids.
- Only refuel out in the open and do not
smoke during the refueling process.
- Always refuel before starting the engine. Do
not open fuel tank cap and do not refuel when
the engine is running or when the scythe is
hot.
- If petrol has overfl owed, do not under any
circumstances attempt to start the engine.
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Instead, remove the equipment from the af-
fected area. Avoid starting the engine until the
petrol fumes have completely evaporated.
- For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other
tank closures must be replaced if they are
damaged.
4. Replace defective muffl ers.
5. Before using the scythe, visually inspect it
to ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and
the entire cutting apparatus are in good wor-
king order (i.e. not worn out or damaged). To
prevent any imbalance, replace worn out or
damaged blades and mounting bolts as a set
only (if applicable).
6. Please note that where equipment has more
than one blade, the rotation of one of the bla-
des can cause the others to rotate as well.
Handling
1. Do not let the combustion engine run in enc-
losed areas, as dangerous carbon monoxide
gas can build up.
2. Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit con-
ditions. If possible, avoid using the equipment
on wet grass.
3. Always maintain good footing on inclines.
4. Only operate the equipment at a walking
pace.
5. For machines with wheels: Always mow
across hills i.e. never straight up or straight
down.
6. Be particularly careful when you change di-
rection on a slope.
7. Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
8. Always be extra careful when turning the mo-
wer around and when pulling it towards you.
9. Stop the blade whenever the mower has to be
tilted to one side for transporting over areas
other than lawns and whenever the mower
has to be moved from or to the area you want
to mow.
10. Never use the lawn mower if the blade or
safety grilles are damaged, or without the
attached guards, e.g. defl ectors and/or grass
catching devices.
11. Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed
settings.
12. Release the engine brake, before you start
the engine.
13. Start the engine with caution as described in
the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure
that your feet are far enough away from the
mower blade!
14. Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the
engine unless the mower must raised off of
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