Dolmar AM-3643 Manuel D'instructions page 18

17. Keep guards in place and in working order.
18. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades.
Caution — Blades coast after turn off.
19. Remove key before servicing, cleaning or
removing material from the gardening appliance.
20. Use only the manufacturer genuine blades spec-
ified in this manual.
21. Check the blades carefully for cracks or damage
before operation. Replace cracked or damaged
blades immediately.
22. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
23. Remove foreign matters such as rocks, wire,
bottles, bones and large sticks from the work
area before mowing to prevent personal injury or
damage to the mower.
24. Stop operation immediately if you notice any-
thing unusual. Switch off the mower and remove
the key from the appliance. Then inspect the
mower.
25. Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments
while mower is running.
26. Release switch lever and wait for blade rotation
to stop before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any gravel-covered areas.
Also remove key if you leave it, reach to pick up
or remove something out of your way, or for any
other reason that may distract you from what
you are doing.
27. Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can
cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn
should always be carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
28. If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
– Stop the mower, release the switch lever and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop.
– Remove the lock key and the battery car-
tridge.
– Thoroughly inspect the mower for any dam-
age.
– Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way.
Repair any damage before restarting and con-
tinuing to operate the mower.
29. Check the rear bag frequently for wear or deteri-
oration. For storage, always make sure the rear
bag is empty. Replace a worn bag with a new fac-
tory replacement bag for safety.
30. Stop the motor and remove key whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower
housing, and before making any repairs or
inspections.
31. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the machine towards you.
32. Stop the blade(s) if the machine has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when transporting the machine
to and from the area to be used.
33. Never operate the machine with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for exam-
ple deflectors and/or grass collector, in place.
34. Switch on the motor carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
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35. Do not tilt the machine when switching on the
motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part, which
is away from the operator.
36. Do not start the machine when standing in front
of the discharge opening.
37. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
38. Do not transport the machine while the mower is
turned on.
39. Stop the machine, and remove the disabling
device. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop
– whenever you leave the machine,
– before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute,
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine,
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine;
40. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
– inspect for damage,
– replace or repair any damaged parts,
– check for and tighten any loose parts.
41. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between mov-
ing blades and fixed parts of the machine.
42. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes.
43. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in
motor and electrical connections.
44. Check the blade mounting bolt at frequent inter-
vals for proper tightness.
45. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
46. Always allow the machine to cool down before
storing.
47. When servicing the blades be aware that, even
though the power source is switched off, the
blades can still be moved.
48. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety. Use
only genuine replacement parts and accesso-
ries.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product
(gained from repeated use) replace strict adherence
to safety rules for the subject product. MISUSE or
failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruc-
tion manual may cause serious personal injury.