• Run the equipment only at a
walking pace. Take particular
care when turning the equip-
ment around, pulling it towards
you or going backwards.
• Switch on the equipment care-
fully and in accordance with
the directions in these instruc-
tions. Ensure sufficient distance
between feet and the rotating
blades.
• Do not tilt the equipment when
starting other than if it is nec-
essary to do so when starting
up in long grass. In this case,
tilt the equipment by pressing
down the handle bar such that
the front wheels of the equip-
ment are raised. Always check
that both hands are in the work-
ing position before returning
the equipment to the ground.
• Lift it only on the side facing
away from the user.
• Do not work without the grass
bag or collision guard. Keep
away from the ejection hole at
all times.
• Do not start the motor while
standing in front of the dis-
charge duct.
Caution! Danger! The blade
continues to run after switch-
ing off.
There is a risk of injury.
• The equipment is not to be
lifted or transported while the
motor is running. Switch off the
equipment if it has to be tilted in
transit, when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when the
equipment is being transported
to and from the surfaces to be
mowed.
• Always keep the grass ejection
hole clean and clear. Remove
cut material only when the
equipment is stopped.
• Do not leave the equipment un-
attended in the workplace.
• Do not work with equipment
that is damaged, incomplete, or
has been modified without the
authorisation of the manufac-
turer. Do not use the equipment
with damaged safety devices or
screens or with missing safety
equipment such as deflection
and/or grass collection devices.
• Do not overload the equipment.
Work only within the specified
power range and do not change
the regulator settings on the
motor. Do not use low-powered
machines for heavy work. Do
not use your equipment for
purposes other than those for
which it is designed.
• Do not use the equipment near
inflammable liquids or gases.
Non-observance will result in a
risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not lift or carry the equip-
ment when the motor is running.
• Turn off the appliance, unplug it
from the mains and check that
all moving parts are at rest:
- Whenever you leave the ma-
chine,
- before removing obstructions
or loosening blockages from
the discharge chute
- Before cleaning the ejection
hole or removing blockages,
- When the equipment is out of
use,
GB
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