Check area to be mown beforehand to avoid damage
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to mower/objects or injuries to living beings. Stones,
pieces of wood, wires or the like, as well as other for-
eign objects must be removed. Objects that are caught
by the cutting equipment can be flung out uncontrol-
lably. Keep bystanders away from the danger zone.
When mowing, always wear suitable work clothes,
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such as sturdy shoes, long pants and possibly gloves.
Never mow while barefoot or wearing thin sandals.
The mower can cause serious injuries! You are respon-
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sible for safety in the work area.
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Caution! Risk of injury from rotating cutting
equipment!
– Never start mower in tilted condition – this could
result in very serious injuries! When cutting high
grass, please follow the instructions in chapter
"How to mow your lawn correctly".
– Never bring hands or feet near rotating cutting
equipment; this could result in very serious injuries!
Ensure that sufficient distance is kept between
hands, feet and cutting equipment. Cutting equip-
ment continues to rotate after motor is switched off.
– Never lift or carry the mower while motor is run-
ning; this could result in very serious injuries.
Switch motor off and disconnect circuit breaker
when moving mower to and from work area, or tilt-
ing mower.
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Caution, risk of injury from flying parts!
Do not start or operate mower if bystanders are in the
danger zone.
Start or operate the mower as described in the oper-
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ating instructions.
The safety start lever and/or safety release button
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must never be locked into position or short-circuited.
Only mow during daylight or with adequate artificial
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lighting.
Never use the mower during rain or in damp, wet
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environment.
Never mow if others, in particular children or animals,
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are in the area!
During mowing, pay attention to safe and solid posi-
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tion, also on slopes.
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
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Guide mower only at walking pace.
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Caution, risk of injury from accidental activa-
tion! Accidental activation can cause very serious
injuries. To prevent this, remove circuit breaker when:
– leaving mower unsupervised
– maintaining, checking or cleaning mower
– releasing a blocked blade roller
– inserting battery
– mower shows signs of malfunctions (vibration)
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Safety instructions for maintaining and cleaning
mower
Before performing any maintenance and cleaning
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work, disconnect circuit breaker.
Check cutting equipment regularly for damages and
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ensure proper repair. Blunt, bent or damaged cutting
equipment results in overload of mower. Ensure that
regular maintenance is performed only by manufac-
turer's service centre or authorised dealer.
After maintenance or repair, ensure that all screws,
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bolts, nuts and safety devices are firmly in place and
attached.
Safety instructions for handling charger and battery
Mains voltage must be in compliance with voltage
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specification (V~) on type plate of charger!
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Caution, risk of injury from electric shock, as
well as risk of fire and explosion!
To avoid life-threatening situations:
– Ensure that charger, charging plug and mains plug are
in proper working condition before use.
– Replace defective charger immediately. Use battery
only with original charger.
– Protect charger as well as battery against heat and
humidity exposure.
– Do not immerse charger or battery in fluid.
– Operate mower only with corresponding original
Li-Ion batteries.
– Use charger only to charge original Li-Ion batteries.
– Keep charger as well as battery sealed.
– Never operate charger on a flammable surface.
– Never perform charging near easily inflammable
substances.
– Protect battery against heat, permanent sunlight
and fire exposure. Store battery only at a tempera-
ture range between 0 °C to max. +45 °C.
Never place battery on a radiator.
– Never bypass battery with metallic or other electri-
cally conducting parts.
Caution, risk of accident! Insert battery only when
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mower is switched off. Connecting battery to an acti-
vated mower can result in accidents.
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Caution, risk of injury from acidic fluid!
Never expose battery to extreme conditions, such as
heat and impact. Risk of injury from escaping elec-
trolyte solution! If battery acid gets in contact with skin
or eyes, rinse the affected area thoroughly with water
and consult a doctor.
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Caution, risk of injury from acidic vapours!
Never expose battery to extreme conditions, such as
heat and impact. Risk of injury from acidic vapours!
Ensure adequate fresh air and consult a doctor if you
experience irritation of respiratory tracts, skin or eyes.