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Brushless cordless lawn mower
INTRODUCTION
This tool is intended for domestic lawn mowing only
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• This tool is not intended for professional use
• Check whether the packaging contains all parts as
illustrated in drawing 3
• When parts are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer
• Assembly instructions 2
- the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing
corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be
followed for assembling the lawn mower
• Read this instruction manual carefully before use
and save it for future reference 4
TECHNICAL DATA 1
TOOL ELEMENTS 3
A Safety switch
Trigger switch
B
C Motor control cable
D Telescopic handle
Handle lock
E
F Quick release // adjustable working height
G Central handle for height adjustment
Battery cover
H
J Grass box
K Grass box full indicator
L Transport handle
Grass combs
M
N Mulching plug
P Safety key
Q Battery level indicator
SAFETY
GENERAL
• This tool can be used by
children aged 8 and above
and by persons who have
physical, sensory or mental
limitations or a lack of
experience or knowledge if a
person responsible for their
safety supervises them or has
instructed them in the safe
operation of the tool and they
understand the associated
dangers (otherwise, there is a
danger of operating errors and
injuries)
• Supervise children (this will
ensure that children do not
play with the tool)
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• Cleaning and user
maintenance of the battery
charger shall not be made by
children without supervision
• Avoid operating the mower on wet lawns
• The user is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property
• Never operate the tool with a defective rear guard or
defective grass box
• When operating the tool without grass box, ensure
that the rear guard is in closed position (risk of injury
caused by rotating cutting blade)
• Always switch off the tool, remove battery pack, and
ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete
standstill
- whenever leaving the tool unattended
- before clearing jammed material
- before checking, cleaning or working on the tool
- after striking a foreign object
- whenever the tool starts vibrating abnormally
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Do not operate the tool when barefoot or wearing open
sandals; always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
• Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
tool
• Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons (especially
children) and animals
• Always keep hands and feet away from rotating
parts
• Keep away from the discharge opening at all times
• Switch on the motor according to instructions and with
feet well away from the cutting blade
• Operate the mower at a walking pace only (do not run)
• Keep proper footing on slopes and do not mow extremely
steep slopes
Be extremely careful when moving backwards or pulling
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the mower towards you
BEFORE USE
• Check the functioning of the tool before each use and,
in case of a defect, have it repaired immediately by a
qualified person; never open the tool yourself
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used and remove all hard objects which could be caught
up and thrown by the cutting mechanism
• Always ensure that the cutting mechanism is in good
working order (have worn or damaged parts replaced)
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
tool is in a safe working condition
DURING USE
• Only mow with sufficient daylight or with appropriate
artificial lighting
• Do not tilt the tool when starting or switching on the
motor, except if the tool has to be tilted for starting in
long grass (in this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the
operator); always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the tool to the ground
• Ensure that the cutting blade is at a complete standstill
when tilting the tool for crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting it to and from the area to be
mowed
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