The product is intended to be used for the maintenance
of grass or lawns.
Persons who operate and maintain the product must be
familiar with the manual and must be informed about
potential dangers.
The liability of the manufacturer and resulting damages
are excluded in the event of modifications of the prod-
uct.
The product may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer.
The safety, operating and maintenance specifications
of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions speci-
fied in the technical data, must be observed.
Please note that our products were not designed with
the intention of use for commercial or industrial purpos-
es. We assume no guarantee if the product is used in
commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent
work.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage caused by
an improper use or incorrect operation of this device.
5. General safety instructions
• Familiarise yourself with your machine.
• Read the operating manual carefully and make sure
you understand its contents, as well as all labels at-
tached to the machine.
• Familiarise yourself with the area of application, as
well as limitations of the machine, and particular
sources of danger.
• Make sure that you know all the controls and their
function exactly.
• Make sure you know how to stop the product and
quickly disable the controls.
• Do not attempt to use the product without knowing
the exact method of operation and the maintenance
requirements of the engine and how to avoid acci-
dents resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Keep other people, particularly children, away from
your work area.
Working range
• Never start or operate the product in an enclosed
area. The exhaust gases are dangerous because
they contain the odourless and deadly gas carbon
monoxide. Operate the product only in a well-venti-
lated outdoor area.
• Never operate the product without good visibility or
lighting conditions.
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Personal safety
• Do not use the product if you have taken drugs, alco-
hol or medication that affects your ability to operate
the product correctly.
• Wear suitable clothing. Wear long trousers, boots
and gloves.
• Do not wear loose clothing, shorts or jewellery of
any kind. Tie back long hair so that it is at shoulder
height at most. Keep hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose-fitting clothing, jewellery
or long hair may become caught in the moving parts.
Check your machine before starting.
• Leave protective screens in place and in working
order.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tight-
ened.
• Never use the product if it is in need of repair or
in poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged,
missing or defective parts before use.
• Check the product for fuel leaks.
• Keep it in good functional order. Do not use the prod-
uct if the engine cannot be switched on and off at the
corresponding switch.
• A petrol-driven machine that cannot be controlled
via the engine switch is dangerous and must be re-
placed.
• Before starting the machine, get into the habit of
checking that screwdrivers and spanners are away
from the area around the product. A screwdriver or
spanner that is still in a rotating device part may re-
sult in personal injury.
• Be attentive, watch your actions and use common
sense when working with the machine. Do not over-
extend yourself.
• Do not operate the product barefoot or with sandals
or similar light footwear. Wear safety shoes that
protect your feet and improve your grip on slippery
surfaces.
• Ensure safe footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the product in unexpected
situations.
• Prevent unintentional start-up. Make sure that the
engine switch is switched off before transporting the
product or carrying out maintenance work on the
machine. Transport or maintenance work on the ma-
chine can lead to accidents if the switch is on.
Safe handling of fuel
• Petrol is very flammable and its gases can explode
if they ignite.
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