Safety Instructions
WARNING
Read
warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference.
WARNING This cutting ma-
chine is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing ob-
jects. Failure to observe the follow-
ing safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
GENERAL
a) This machine is not intended for
use by persons (including chil-
dren) with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given super-
vision or instruction concerning
use of the machine by a person
responsible for their safety.
b) Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the machine.
c) Only use the product in the man-
ner for the functions described in
this user manual.
d) The operator or user is responsi-
ble for the use of the product.
e) Never operate the machine when
you are tired, ill or under the in-
fluence of alcohol, drugs or medi-
cine.
TRAINING
a) Read the instructions carefully.
Be familiar with the controls and
the correct use of the machine.
b) Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instruc-
tions to use the machine. Local
regulations can restrict the age of
the operator.
all
safety
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 occurring to other
people or their property.
PREPARATION
a) While operating the machine al-
ways wear substantial footwear
and long trousers. Do not oper-
ate 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
where the machine is to be used
and remove all objects which can
be thrown by the machine. If nec-
essary, trim back or remove low-
hanging branches.
c) Before using, always visually in-
spect to see that the blade, blade
bolt and the blade assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged components in
sets to preserve balance. Replace
damaged or unreadable labels.
OPERATION
a) Operate the machine only in day-
light or in good artificial light.
b) Avoid operating the machine in
wet grass. Reduced footing could
cause slipping.
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
changing direction on slopes.
g) Do not mow excessively steep
slopes.
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