Safety instructions
No.
Component
5
Battery
6
Charging unit
3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER! Danger of fatal injury and dan-
ger of extremely severe injury! Lack of knowl-
edge of the safety instructions and operating in-
structions can lead to extremely serious and even
fatal injury.
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Observe all safety instructions and instruc-
tions for use in these operating instructions
as well the operating instructions which are
referred to before you start using the appli-
ance.
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Keep all supplied documents in a safe place
for future reference.
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Risk of poisoning
The engine exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide that can kill a person within a few
minutes. Observe the following before or
during use:
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Operate the engine only outdoors, never
in a closed room.
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Do not inhale the engine exhaust gases.
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Switch off the engine if you feel nau-
seous, dizzy or weak when using this ap-
pliance.
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Only use the engine if it is in perfect technical
condition.
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Do not disable safety and protective devices.
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Wear ear defenders.
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Carefully read and follow these operating in-
structions and the operating instructions for
the lawnmower in which this engine is in-
stalled. Learn how to stop the engine quickly.
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Do not use starter sprays or similar.
3.1
Operator
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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the engine.
Observe any country-specific safety regula-
tions concerning the minimum age of the us-
er.
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Do not operate the engine if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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3.2
Safety of persons, animals and property
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Use the engine only as intended. Any non-in-
tended use can lead to injury and property
damage.
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The user is responsible for accidents involv-
ing other people and their property.
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Keep third parties out of the danger area.
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Only switch the engine on when there are no
persons or animals in the working area.
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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch the engine off if persons or
animals approach.
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Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the engine
towards persons and animals or towards in-
flammable products and objects.
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Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles
when the engine is running. Injuries can oc-
cur due to rotating appliance parts.
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Always switch the engine off when not in use,
e.g. when changing the work area, during
service and maintenance, and when filling
with the petrol/oil mixture.
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Do not operate the engine in poorly ventilated
working areas (e.g. a garage). The exhaust
gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide
as well as other harmful substances.
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Immediately switch the engine off if there is
an accident in order to avoid further injuries
and/or property damage.
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Never operate the engine with worn or defec-
tive parts. Worn or defective parts can cause
serious injuries.
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Only use genuine spare parts and genuine
accessories.
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Keep the engine out of the reach of children.
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Do not allow children and adolescents to play
with the engine.
3.3
Battery tool use and care
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Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is suit-
able for one type of battery pack may create
a risk of fire when used with another battery
pack.
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Use only the specified batteries in the
electric starter motor. Use of any other bat-
tery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a con-
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