b) Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may
create a risk of injury and fire.
c) 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 connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact acciden-
tally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
addi-tionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or ex-
cessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C may cause explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not charge
the battery pack or tool outside the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging impro-
perly or at temperatures outside the specified range
may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
6) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair
person using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the manuf-
acturer or authorized service providers.
The device must not be used by children. This device
can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and know-
ledge if they are supervised or have been instructed in
the safe use of the device and understand the resulting
dangers. Children are not allowed to play with the device.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out
by children.
Read and understand the operating instructions before
using the appliance. Familiarise with the control ele-
ments and how to use the appliance properly.
Abide by all the safety measures stated in the service ma-
nual. Act responsibly toward third parties. Remember that
the machine operator or user is responsible for accidents
involving other people or their property.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawn mower.
Local regulations may stipulate the minimum age of the
user.
Keep children and other persons including animals in a
safe distance when using the appliance.
Persons over 16 years of age can only work on the appli-
ance. An exception includes youngsters trained in order
to reach knowledge under supervision of the trainer
during occupational education.
DANGER
Warning: This power tool generates an electromagnetic
field during operation. Under certain circumstances, this
field may affect active or passive medical implants. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend
that individuals with medical implants consult your physi-
cian and the manufacturer of the medical implant before
operating the machine.
WARNING
Wear personal protective equipment.
• Always wear goggles when using the machine.
• Wear ear protectors!
• Wear solid shoes and long trousers.
• Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with hanging
strings or belts. Hear, clothing and gloves must be out
of reach of moving parts as they could get caught by
the rotating parts. Do not use the appliance when bare-
footed or in open sandals.
• Use protective gloves when handling the blades.
Carefully check the terrain where the appliance is going
to be used and remove all objects that could get caught
or thrown off by the appliance such as stones, branches,
wires, animals, etc.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not blunt,
worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades
and bolts in sets to preserve balance; Worn or damaged
cutting blades and fastening bolts may only be replaced
in sets to avoid imbalance.
Do not use the appliance if you are tired, ill, under influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol drinks or medicaments.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions
when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light
conditions represent a high safety risk.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible;
Walk! Never run! Only operate the machine at a walking
pace.
Make sure your posture is safe, especially on slopes. Do
not cut on too steep slopes. Be particularly careful when
changing travelling direction on slopes.
Mow across the slope, never up or down.
Pay maximum attention when turning around and pulling
the appliance to you.
Be especially careful when changing the direction of
travel on a slope.
Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
Stop the cutting blade (s) if the lawnmower needs to be
tilted for transport over surfaces other than grass and if
the lawnmower is being moved to and from the area to
be mowed.
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