Safety Instructions - Pattfield PE-ARM3440Li Mode D'emploi

Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Safe operating practices for electrically
powered lawnmowers
GENERAL
a) 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 given
supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person respon­
sible for their safety.
b) Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
c) Only use the product in the manner for
the functions described in this user
manual.
d) The operator or user is responsible for
the use of the product.
e) Never operate the appliance when you
are tired, ill or under the influence of al­
cohol, drugs or medicine.
f) The appliance is only to be used with the
power supply unit provided with the ap­
pliance.
TRAINING
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be famil­
iar with the controls and the correct use
of the machine.
b) Never allow children or people unfamil­
iar with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict
the age of the operator.
c) Never operate the machine while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards oc­
curring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
a) While operating the machine always
wear substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the machine
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fit­
ting or that has hanging cords or ties.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
machine is to be used and remove all
objects which can be thrown by the ma­
chine.
c) Before using, always visually inspect to
see that the blade, the blade bolt and
the blade assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged
components in sets to preserve bal­
ance. Replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
d) Warning: the lawnmower shall not be
operated without either the entire grass
catcher or the guard in place.
OPERATION
a) Operate the machine only in daylight or
in good artificial light.
b) Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass.
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
d) Walk, never run.
e) Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down.
f) Exercise extreme caution when chang­
ing direction on slopes.
g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the machine towards you.
i) Stop the blade(s) if the machine has to
be tilted for transportation when cross­
ing surfaces other than grass, and
when transporting the machine to and
from the area to be used.
j) Never operate the machine with defec­
tive guards or shields, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and/or
grass collector, in place.
k) Switch on the motor carefully accord­
ing to instructions and with feet well
away from the blade(s).
l) Do not tilt the machine when switch­
ing on the motor, except if the machine
has to be tilted for starting. In this case,
do not tilt it more than absolutely nec­
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