Safety Instructions - AL-KO Nice LP22 Mode D'emploi

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Safety instructions

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When using lawn mowers, comply with the
following basic safety instructions to protect
against electric shock and the risk of injury:
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Read and then comply with the operating
manual.
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Keep the operating manual for subsequent
use or for the next owner.
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Follow the safety instructions and warnings
on the unit.
Users
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Children and young people under 16 years
of age who are not familiar with the operating
instructions must not use the unit. Local
regulations may specify the minimum age.
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Wear long, tight-fitting trousers and non-slip
footwear.
Working area
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Carefully check the whole of the area which
is to be mown. Remove all foreign objects
such as stones, sticks, wire, bones, etc.
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Do not use the lawn mower if there are any
persons (caution: children) or animals
(including wildlife) in the working area.
Operating times
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Observe national operating times for lawn
mowers (noise prevention).
See operating manual for permitted operating
times.
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Use the lawn mower only in daylight or if the
working area is well illuminated.
Protection from electric shock
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It is not permitted to operate the lawn mower
without a residual-current-operated circuit-
breaker. Maximum permitted tripping current:
30 mA.
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Connection cables according to the following
specifications:
Minimum cross-section: 3 x 1.5 mm², not less
tough than ordinary tough rubber-insulated
flexible cables (HO5 RN-F in compliance with
DIN 57282 Part 1/VDE 0282 Part 1) or
a power connection cable which has been
demonstrated to be suitable for use with
lawnmowers.
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Plugs and couplings must be made of rubber,
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soft PVC or other thermoplastic material with
identical mechanical strength or they must be
covered with this material.
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The plug-and-socket devices must be splash-
proof.
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Damaged, brittle or entangled connection
cables are not permitted.
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The electrical safety of the lawn mower is not
guaranteed if the special screw for attaching
the cutter is damaged.
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Always guide the connection cable.
Operation
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Always visually inspect the lawn mower
before use.
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Damaged or worn parts must be replaced
immediately.
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Use the unit only in a technical condition
stipulated by the manufacturer.
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The user of the unit is responsible for any
accidents involving other persons or their
property.
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Switch off the motor before crossing surfaces
other than the surface which is being mown.
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Do not start the motor if you are standing in
front of the discharge channel (side discharge
mower).
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Use the lawn mower on lawns only.
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Do not disable the safety equipment or
protective equipment on the lawn mower.
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The cutter must be freely rotatable before the
lawn mower is started. Disengage any drives.
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If the lawn mower has to be lifted before it can
be started, the cutter must be facing away
from the user.
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Keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts.
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The lawn mower may only be used in com-
pliance with the safety distance provided by
the guide handle.
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Ensure that you have a secure footing.
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Never lift or carry the lawn mower while the
motor is running. Wait until the cutter has
come to a standstill and pull out the mains
plug.
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Always cut across a slope. Never mow up or
down slopes or at an incline greater than 15°.