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Do not use the machine in the
rain or leave it outdoors when it
is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away
from cutting means.
Operation
 Never allow children or people unfa-
miliar with these instructions to use
the machine. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator. When
not in use store the machine out of
reach of children.
 This machine is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the machine by a per-
son responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the
machine.

Never mow while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.

The operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.

Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals, al-
ways wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and remove
all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
F 016 L81 627 | (3.8.16)
 Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blades, blade bolts
and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.

Mow only in daylight or in good artifi-
cial light.

Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-
tions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
 Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass, where feasible.
 Walk, never run.
 Never operate the appliance with de-
fective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflec-
tors and/or grass catchers in place.
 Always wear ear protection.
 Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – nev-
er up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.

Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
 Never mow by pulling the mower to-
wards you.

Wait until the blades stop if the ma-
chine has to be tilted for transporta-
tion when crossing surfaces other
than grass and when transporting the
machine to and from the area to be
mowed.
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