Safety Regulations - Mr.Bricolage MBE 1135P Manuel D'utilisation

1. SAFETY REGULATIONS

A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Get familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment. Learn
how to stop the engine quickly.
2) Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it
was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass. Any
other use can be hazardous, causing injury or damage
to people and/or property.
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
4) Never use the lawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby;
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that
can affect his ability to react and concentrate.
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all objects which may be
thrown by the machine or damage the cutter assembly
and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.).
3) Before use, always inspect the machine, especially
the condition of the blades, and check that the screws
and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in sets
to preserve balance.
4) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening
guards (grass-catcher or stone-guard).
5) WARNING: DANGER! Damp and electricity do not
go together:
– cables must be handled and wired when dry
– never allow contact between an electric socket or
cable with a wet area (puddles or damp grass);
– connections between cables and sockets must be of
the waterproof type. Only use extension cables with
moulded-on waterproof or approved sockets available
commercially.
– power the machine using a residual current device
(RCD Residual Current Device) with max. 30 mA trip-
ping current.
6) The power supply cables must not be of lower qual-
ity than the H05RN-F or H05VV-F type with minimum
cross-section size of 1.5 mm2 and max. 25 m long.
7) Attach the cable onto the cable clamp before start-
ing the machine.
8) The permanent wiring of any electrical device to the
mains must be carried out by a qualified electrician, in
accordance with electrical regulations in force.
Incorrect wiring may cause severe injury or death.
C) OPERATION
1) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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2) Avoid operating the equipment on wet grass or in the
rain.
3) Never go over the electric cable with the lawnmow-
er. While cutting, the cable should always be pulled
behind the lawnmower and always from the area of
grass already cut. Use the cable clamp as described in
this manual to prevent the cable from disconnecting by
accident. Ensure that it is properly inserted without
forcing into the power socket.
4) Never pull the lawnmower by its power cable or pull
the cable to remove the plug. Do not expose the cable
to sources of heat or let it come in contact with oil, sol-
vents or sharp objects.
5) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
6) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be
pulled along by the lawnmower.
7) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
8) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
9) Do not mow on slopes that are too steep.
10) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn-
mower towards you.
11) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and
from the area to be mowed.
12) Never operate the lawnmower with defective
guards, or without safety devices, such as the stone-
guard and/or grass-catchers, in place.
13) On power-driven models, disengage the drive
clutch before starting the engine.
14) Start the engine carefully, following the instructions
and keeping feet well away from the blade.
15) Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching on the
engine unless it is strictly necessary for start-up. In this
case, do not tilt it more than is strictly necessary and
only lift the part furthest away from the operator. Check
that both hands are positioned correctly before lower-
ing the lawnmower.
16) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
17) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the
engine is running.
18) Stop the engine and disconnect the power supply
cable:
– before carrying out any work underneath the cutting
deck or before unclogging the chute;
– before checking, cleaning or working on lawnmower;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmow-
er for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the lawnmower;
– if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally, find
and remove the cause of the vibration immediately;
– whenever you leave the lawnmower unattended.
– when transporting the equipment.
19) Stop the engine:
– every time you remove or replace the grass-catcher.
– before adjusting the grass cutting height.
20) When mowing, always keep to a safe distance from
the rotating blade. This distance is the length of the
handle.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. Regular main-
tenance is essential for safety and performance.
2) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the lawnmower,
especially the engine, free of grass, leaves, or exces-