guarantee.
•
Prior to use, always check the
cord and extension cord for
signs of damage or wear. Im-
mediately disconnect the cord
from the mains in case it is
damaged in use. Do not touch
the cord until it is unplugged.
Do not operate the appliance if
the cord is worn or damaged.
Working with the Equipment:
Do not place feet or hands
near or under rotating parts
when working. Risk of injury!
Observe the noise protec-
tion and local regulations.
•
Switch on the motor accord-
ing to the instructions and only
when your feet are at a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
•
Do not use the equipment in
the rain, in poor weather, in a
damp environment, or on wet
grass. Work only in daylight or
with good lighting.
•
Do not work with the equip-
ment when tired, lacking
concentration or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Always take breaks in good
time. Take a sensible approach
to the work.
•
When working, ensure a firm
stance, particularly on slopes.
Always work across the slope,
never upwards or downwards.
Take particular care when
changing the direction of travel
on the slope. Do not work on
excessively steep slopes.
•
Run the equipment only at a
walking pace. Take particular
care when turning the equip-
ment around, pulling it towards
you or going backwards.
•
Switch on the equipment
carefully and in accordance
with the directions in these
instructions. Ensure sufficient
distance between feet and the
rotating blades.
•
Do not tilt the equipment when
starting other than if it is nec-
essary to do so when starting
up in long grass. In this case,
tilt the equipment by press-
ing down the handle bar such
that the front wheels of the
equipment are raised. Always
check that both hands are in
the working position before
returning the equipment to the
ground.
•
Do not work without the grass
bag or collision guard. Keep
away from the ejection hole at
all times.
•
Do not start the motor while
standing in front of the dis-
charge duct.
Caution! Danger! The blade
continues to run after switch-
ing off.
There is a risk of injury.
•
The equipment is not to be
lifted or transported while the
motor is running. Switch off
the equipment if it has to be
tilted in transit, when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and
when the equipment is being
transported to and from the
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