Metabo 601716850 Manual Original página 14

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l) When working on slopes, make sure you have
a secure footing. Always work across the
slope, never up or down, and be extremely
careful when changing the direction of work.
This will reduce the risk of losing control, slipping
and falling, which may lead to injuries.
m) Use extra caution when mowing backwards
or when you pull the mower towards yourself.
This reduces the risk of contact with your feet or
legs.
n) Do not touch any blades or other dangerous
parts that are still moving. This reduces the risk
of injury from moving parts.
o) Ensure that all switches are off and the
battery pack is disconnected before removing
jammed material or cleaning the machine.
Unexpected operation of the machine may lead to
serious personal injury.
4.2 Introduction
• Carefully read the operating instructions.
Familiarise yourself with the controls and the
proper use of the machine.
• Do not allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or lack of
experience and/or knowledge, or persons not
familiar with these instructions to use this
machine. Local regulations may limit the age of
the operator.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the tool.
• Do not operate the machine if persons, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
• The user is responsible for injuries or material
damage to other persons or their property.
• Do not modify the device.
4.3 Preparation
• Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
when operating the machine. Do not operate the
machine barefoot or with open shoes. Do not
wear loose-fitting clothing or clothing with
dangling strings or ribbons.
• Thoroughly check the area of use of the machine
and remove all object that could be caught and
ejected by the machine (e.g. branches, stones).
• Always inspect visually before use if the blade,
the fixing screw and the blade assembly are worn
or damaged. Worn or damaged components
must be replaced in sets to avoid imbalance.
Replace damaged or illegible markings.
• When working for long periods of time wear ear
protectors. High noise levels over a prolonged
period of time may affect your hearing.
4.4 Operation
• Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Avoid using the machine on wet grass.
• Always ensure that you have a firm stand on
slopes.
• Guide the tool only at walking pace.
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• When working on slopes, always move along
horizontally, never mow up and down.
• Be extremely careful when changing direction on
slopes.
• Do not work on steep slopes.
• Be extremely careful when turning, reversing or
pulling the machine.
• Ensure stable footing. If you lose your balance,
immediately let go of the gearshift.
• Do not mow near steep slopes, ditches or
embankments.
• Watch out for holes, furrows, rocks and other
hidden objects that can cause you to fall.
Remove all obstacles such as stones and
branches
• Wait until the blade stops when the machine
needs to be tilted for transport, when you need to
cross areas other than grass and when
transporting the machine to and from the area to
be worked on.
• Never operate the machine with damaged
protective equipment or without protective
equipment (safety key, rear ejection flap).
• Carefully start up the motor according to the
instructions and with your feet far away from the
blade.
• Do not tilt the machine when starting up the
motor, except if the machine has to be tilted to
start. In this case, do not tilt the machine more
than absolutely necessary and only tilt the part
furthest away from the operator.
• Do not start the machine when standing in front of
the open rear ejection flap.
• Do not put your hands or feet anywhere near or
below rotating parts. Always keep away from the
ejection opening.
• Never lift or carry the machine with the motor
running.
• Switch off motor, remove safety key. Ensure that
all moving parts have come to a standstill:
- if you leave the machine unattended;
- before you remove jams or blockages e.g. in the
ejection opening;
- before checking or cleaning the machine or
before carrying out any work on the machine;
- if a foreign object has been hit. Check the
machine for damage and have repairs carried
out before putting the machine back into
operation.
• If the machine starts to vibrate with unusual
strength, an immediate check is required:
- check for damage;
- replace or repair damaged parts;
- ensure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened.
• In the event of an accident or malfunction, switch
off the machine immediately and remove the
battery pack.
4.5 Maintenance and storage
• All nuts, bolts and screws must always be
tightened to ensure that the machine is in safe
operating condition.