Safety Instructions - Hitachi ML190EA Manual De Instrucciones

GB
Additional symbols on lawnmowers with
Electrostart
Caution! Risk of electric shock.
Keep the connection line away from the mower
blades.
If the cable is damaged, or when carrying out
maintenance work, always disconnect the
equipment from the mains supply.

Safety instructions

Caution!
Use the equipment only if it is in correct operating
condition!
Caution - Risk of injury!
Safety/protection devices should not be disabled!
After fuelling, do not store the machine in
buildings where the petrol fumes might come into
Keep the area around the motor, exhaust, battery
case, and fuel tank clear of grass cuttings, petrol
and oil.
Keep other persons away from the danger area.
Never mow while persons, especially children or
pets are nearby.
The unit operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents involving other persons and their property.
Children or persons who are not familiar with these
operating instructions are not permitted to use the
unit.
Observe the local regulations governing the mini-
mum age of the operator.
alcohol, drugs or medication.
Wear suitable work clothing.
Long trousers
Firm and slip-resistant footwear
Hearing protection
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The equipment should not be used in bad weather
such as fog, rain, a wet or humid environment,
strong wind, very low temperatures, thunderstorms
(danger of lightning strikes!), etc.
When working on slopes
Always make sure the unit is in a safe position.
Always mow across slopes, never up or down.
Never mow slopes with a gradient of more
than 20°.
Take special care when turning.
Only work when there is adequate daylight or prop-
Keep body, body parts and clothing away from the
cutter area.
times
Never leave the unit unattended when it is ready for
operation
Mow only with a sharp cutting blade
Never operate the unit with damaged safety de-
vices/safety grilles
Never operate the unit without completely installed
Visually check the blade stop mechanism on the
fan wheel of the motor.
Prior to each use, check the unit for damage and
have damaged parts replaced before using again.
Only replace used or damaged blades and mount-
ing bolts as a set to prevent imbalance
Before starting the motor, disengage all blades and
drives
Shut down the motor, wait until the unit comes to a
standstill, and remove the ignition key and pull the
spark plug connector
When leaving the unit
When inspecting, cleaning or working on the
unit
After faults occur
Before loosening blockages
Before eliminating stoppages
After contact with foreign bodies
Before refuelling
Translation of original user instructions
Petrol lawnmower