Bosch UniversalRotak 450 Manual Original página 9

Do not use the product in the rain or leave it
outdoors when it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting
means.
Do not use a high-pressure washer or a garden
hose to clean the machine.
Carefully check the area where the tool is to be
used for wildlife and pets. Wildlife and pets
may be injured while the machine is in opera-
tion. Thoroughly check the working area and
remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones and foreign objects.
When using the machine, ensure that no wildlife, pets or
small tree stumps are hidden in the dense grass.
Operation
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-
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structions to use the product. Local regulations may re-
strict the age of the operator. When not in use store the
product out of reach of children.
Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or
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mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or know-
ledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the product. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the product.
Never work while people, especially children, or pets are
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nearby.
The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
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to other people or their property.
Do not wear open rubber shoes or sandals when using the
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product. Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers. Do
not use barefoot.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
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used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
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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 artificial light.
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Avoid mowing in bad weather conditions especially when
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there is a risk of lightning.
Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
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Walk, never run.
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Never operate the machine with defective guards or
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shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
We would advise you to wear ear protection for your own
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convenience.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under
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the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Working on banks can be dangerous:
− Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
− Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
− Mow across the face of slopes never up and down.
− Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the
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machine towards you.
Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
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Wait until the blades stop if the machine has to be tilted
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for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the machine to and from the
area to be mowed.
Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the
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motor.
Switch on the motor according to the instructions with
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feet well away from rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating
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the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is run-
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ning.
When storing, make sure that all 4 wheels of the garden
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tool stand on the ground/floor.
Only lift the garden tool with the carrying handle. Use the
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carrying handle with care.
Do not modify the machine. Unauthorized modifications
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can impair the safety of your machine, lead to increased
noise and vibrations, and poor performance.
Regularly inspect the supply cable and any extension
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cables. Do not connect damaged cables to the supply or
touch a damaged cable before it is disconnected from the
supply. A damaged cable can lead to contact with live
parts. Beware electric shock hazard.
Leaf Collect
The leaf collect blade has been designed to allow you to pick
up autumn leaves from your lawn. In order for this function-
ality to work within optimal parameters, please note the fol-
lowing:
– Only collect leaves with the machine set at maximum cut-
ting height.
– Collect leaves from your lawn only.
– Before collecting leaves inspect the area where the ma-
chine is to be used and keep people, pets, glass struc-
tures and cars away from use.
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