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• Only give (or lend) the
appliance to persons who
are familiar with this model
and how to operate it -
always provide them with
the instruction manual.
Preparatory measures
• Always wear robust shoes
with high-grip soles
and long trousers
when mowing.
Never mow barefoot or, for
instance, in sandals.
• Carefully inspect the
complete area on which the
appliance is to be used and
remove any stones, sticks,
wires, bones and other
foreign objects.
• Before using, always ensure
that the cutting tool, the
fastening bolt and the entire
cutting unit are in good
condition.
• Please observe the local
regulations regarding
permitted operation times for
lawn mowers.
Mowing procedure
• Avoid mowing wet grass.
The risk of accidents is
higher if the grass is wet
(Danger of slipping).
• The switch mechanisms
installed in the appliance
must not be removed or
bypassed, e.g. by fixing a
control lever to the
handlebar.
• Only mow during the day or
when there is enough light.
• Always ensure good stability
on slopes. Avoid mowing on
excessively steep slopes in
order to prevent loss of
control of the appliance.
• Only mow at walking speed.
Mowing quickly with the
appliance increases the risk
of injury due to stumbling,
slipping etc.
• Only mow at right-angles to
the slope and never up or
down the slope, in order to
avoid being run over by the
running lawn mower should
you lose control of it.
• Be particularly careful when
changing direction on a
slope in order to prevent
loss of control.
• Be particularly careful when
moving backwards and
when pulling the lawn
mower.
Risk of stumbling!
• Be particularly careful when
turning the mower around or
pulling it towards you.
• Stop the engine or
disengage the mowing blade
if tilting of the mower is
necessary when pushing or
driving over surfaces other
than grass, and when
pushing or driving the
mower to and from mowing
areas.
• Never use the mower with
damaged safety devices or
safety grids or without
installed safety devices, e.g.
without the grass ejection
flap or the grass catching
unit.
• Care must be taken when
starting the mower. Ensure
that you keep your feet far
enough away from the
cutting tool.
• Place the appliance on an
even surface for start-up.
The appliance must not be
tilted when starting the
motor.
• Keep other persons away
from the danger
area.
• Never open the grass
ejection flap or empty the
grass catcher bag when the
engine is running. A rotating
blade can cause injury.
• Risk of injury. Never put
your hands or feet
on or underneath
cutting deck.
Always keep away from the
ejection aperture. Always
observe the safety distance
indicated by the handlebar.
• Never lift or carry a mower
with the engine running.
• Never attach any objects to
the handlebar (e.g. work
clothing).
• Switch off the engine and
detach the spark
plug socket:
- Before blockages are
removed, including those
in the ejection chute.
