4. Intended use
The machine meets the currently valid EU
machine directive.
• Before starting any work, all protective and safety
devices must be in place.
• The machine has been designed to be operated by
one person.
• The operator is responsible for third parties in the
area of operations.
• All safety and hazard notices on the machine must
be observed.
• All safety and hazard notices on the machine must
be kept in a completely legible condition.
• Use the machine in a technically flawless condition
only, as well as for its intended purpose, in a safe
manner and being aware of dangers, in compliance
with the operating instructions!
• Disruptions which can affect safety in particular
must be eliminated straight away!
• The manufacturer's safety, operation and main-
tenance instructions as well as the technical data
given in the calibrations and dimensions must be
adhered to.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and other
generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be adhered to.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by trained persons who are familiar with the
machine and have been informed about the dan-
gers. Unauthorized modifications of the machine
exclude a liability of the manufacturer for damages
resulting from the modifications.
• The machine is intended for use only with original
spare parts and original tools from the producer.
• Any other use is considered to be not intended. The
manufacturer excludes any liability for resulting
damages, the risk is exclusively borne by the user.
• The lawn mower may be used only for mowing
lawn. Alternative use not specified in these instruc-
tions can damage the lawn mower or severely inju-
re the user. Therefore, it is explicitly excluded from
the list of possible uses.
• The device must not be used for commercial, tech-
nical or industrial applications.
• If you are not sure whether working conditions are
safe or unsafe, do not work with the machine.
Important! Due to the high risk of bodily injury to
the user, the lawn mower may not be used to trim
bushes, hedges or shrubs, to cut scaling vegetati-
on, planted roofs, or balcony-grown grass, to clean
(suck up) dirt and debris off walkways, or to chop up
tree or hedge clippings. Moreover, the lawn mower
may not be used as a power cultivator to level out
high areas such as molehills.
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WARNING! For your own safety, please thoroughly
read this manual and the general safety instructions
before turning the device on. If you give the device
to third parties, always include these instructions.
The equipment is allowed to be used only for its
prescribed purpose. Any other use is deemed to be
a case of misuse. The user/operator and not the
manufacturer will be liable for any damage or inju-
ries of any kind resulting from such misuse.
Remaining hazards
The machine has been built using modern technology
in accordance with recognized safety rules. Some op-
erating hazards, however, may still exist.
• Injuries caused by the rotating blade
• Health risks caused by noise. Wear personal pro-
tective gear (ear protection)
• Health risks caused by electricity. When incorrect
or damaged mains cables are used. Follows in-
structions in the manual Electrical Connections.
• Even when all safety measure are taken, some remaining
hazards which are not yet evident may still be present.
• Remaining hazards can be minimized by following
the instructions in Safety Precautions, Proper Use
and in the entire operating manual.
5. Important information
General safety instructions for electric tools
m CAUTION: Read all safety regulations and ins-
tructions. Any failures made in following the safety
regulations and instructions may result in an electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a
safe place for future use.
The term "electric tool" used in the safety instructions
refers to electric tools operated from the mains power
supply (with a power cable) and to battery operated
electric tools (without a power cable).
• 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, ensu-
re that the rear guard is in closed position (risk of
injury caused by rotating cutting blade)
• Always disconnect plug from power source
• 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