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ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAWNMOWERS
OPERATION
• Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or
grass catchers, in place.
• Only use the appliance in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not expose the appliance to rain. Do not use the appliance in damp or wet conditions. Preferably do not use the
appliance in wet grass.
• Be sure of your footing, particularly on slopes. Be aware that freshly cut grass is damp and slippery. Do not work on steep slopes.
• Work across the face of slopes, never up and down. Take extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Walk, never run when using the appliance. Do not pull the appliance towards you or walk backwards when using the appliance.
• Switch on the appliance according to instructions and with your feet well away from the blade.
• Do not tilt appliance when switching it on, except if the appliance has to be tilted for starting. In that case, do not tilt
the appliancemore than absolutely necessary and lift only the part that is away from the operator. Always ensure that
both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground.
• Switch off the appliance and wait for the blade assembly to stop running if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the area to be mowed.
• Do not lift or carry the appliance until the blade has come to a complete standstill.
• Keep your hands and feet well away from the blade. Do not put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
• Keep away from discharge openings at all times.
• Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and ensure that moving parts have stopped rotating before leaving the
appliance unattended and before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance or clearing a blockage.
• If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally or if you hit a foreign object, switch the appliance off and remove the plug
from the socket. Check for any damage to the appliance.
• Take care to keep the mains cable away from the blade. Always be aware of the position of the cable.
• The motor will continue to run for a few seconds after switching the appliance off. Never attempt to force the blade to
come to a standstill.
FEATURES
1. Switch box
2. On/off switch
3. Lock-off button
ASSEMBLY
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the appliance is switched off and unplugged.
FITTING THE LOWER HANDLE (FIG. B)
• Remove the screws (14) from the lower handle (5) before assembly.
• Insert the ends of the lower handle (5) into the corresponding holes in the mower.
• Press the handle down as far as it will go.
• Secure the handle using the screws (14).
ASSEMBLING THE UPPER HANDLE (FIG. A)
• Make sure that the cable restraint loop (22) is fitted to the upper handle prior to assembly.
• Fit the lower handle part (5) to the upper handle (4) using the knobs (12), washers (11) and screws (10) as shown.
SECURING THE MOTOR CABLE (FIG. C)
The motor cable has to be fixed using the cable restraints.
• Clip the one restraint (13) onto the cable leading from the switchbox to the motor. Secure the restraint to the lower handle (5).
• Clip the other restraint (13) onto the cable leading from the switchbox to the motor. Secure the restraint to the upper handle (4).
Warning! Make sure the mains cable is secured using the cable restraint loop (22) prior to connecting the plug to the
mains outlet.
FITTING THE GRASS BAG (FIG. D)
• Lift the flap (15) and place the grass bag (6) over the lugs.
4. Upper handle
5. Lower handle
6. Grass bag
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7. Height adjustment
8. Motor cover
9. Carry handles