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Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments. We recommend wearing
hearing protection.
Before and during mowing, check the whole area the device is being
used on and remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects
which can be caught and catapulted out.
Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires
and remove them, if possible.
Never drive over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on. Risk
of electric shock!
If a live wire is damaged, switch off the device and disconnect the wire
from the supply grid.
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If you also use a mowing robot for lawn care, the following safety information
must be heeded with regard to the working area of the mowing robot:
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Before mowing on these areas, always check the range of the boundary
wire.
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If the wires are laid in the ground, they must be checked. No wires may
be visible, particular attention is advised at the charging station.
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If the boundary wires are laid above ground, they should be routed tight
directly on the ground and not lie loose in the grass. The wires must be
sufficiently fixed using boundary staples, see the operating manual.
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The boundary staples must not project, if this is the case, push them
firmly in place.
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Remove any residual wires before mowing.
In the cases described above, there is a risk of the wire being pulled in and
wound up by the tool; this can lead to serious injury.
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Low-hanging branches and similar obstacles can injure the operator or
interfere with the mowing operation. Cables may snag and be damaged or
torn off. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the device.
Before and during mowing, identify potential obstacles such as low-hanging
branches, and trim back or remove those obstacles.
The
electrical
equipment
Read and observe the safety information regarding handling of the
battery and charger in the separate operating instructions!
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Before use, check by visual inspection whether the cutting tool, fastening
screws and the entire cutting unit are worn or damaged. In order to avoid
unbalance, worn or damaged blades and fastening screws must be replaced
by an authorised workshop.
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The condition of the pictograms must be checked every time the device is
used. Worn or damaged pictograms must be replaced.
Handling
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The batteries may only be charged with a charger which has been approved
for the purpose. You may endanger yourself or damage your device.
Only use the lawn mower with batteries which are approved for it.
Improper use of batteries and the charger can cause electric shocks or fires.
Approved chargers and batteries: see chapter "Original spare parts and
accessories".
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The device must not be operated in potentially explosive surroundings.
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Do not mow in bad weather when lightning could strike.
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Do not expose the device to rain or moisture.
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Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and operation requires
your full attention.
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Only use the mower during daylight or if the lighting is good. Always push the
machine at walking pace.
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Adjust the driving speed to the person and terrain. Slowly increase the speed
until you have reached your suitable driving speed.
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Take care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other obstacles
that may obscure vision.
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Do not move too closely to holes, trenches and banks. The equipment can
suddenly topple over when a wheel suddenly gives way over the edge of
a trench or a bank or when an edge suddenly yields.
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Take care when mowing under play equipment (e.g. swings). The device may
end up in a precarious position. This may result in risk of injury.
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Do not operate the equipment when you are sick, tired or under the influence
of alcohol, medicine or drugs.
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Avoid using the device on wet grass, if possible. Otherwise there may be a
risk of slipping.
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Always make sure that you have a firm stance whilst using the scarifier on
slopes. Always work at right angles to the slope, never straight up or down.
may
not
be
altered.
Please be especially careful when you change direction when using the
scarifier on a slope.
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes! Mowing slopes always comes with
additional risks.
The mower can be used on banks and slopes with a gradient of up to
48% (26° angle).
For safety reasons, however, we urgently recommend you do not exploit
this theoretical performance potential to the full. Always make sure you
have a firm stance. Walk-behind lawn mowers should never be used for
slopes with a gradient in excess of 26% (15° angle of slope). Stability
may be lost!
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Please be especially careful when turning the device or pulling it towards
yourself.
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If you walk backwards whilst using the machine, you can easily stumble. Avoid
walking backwards. Avoid unnatural body positions. Ensure that you have a
firm stance and keep your balance at all times.
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Always observe the safety distance to the machine which is maintained by the
guide bar.
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In order to avoid the machine slipping when being carried, always hold the
machine by the grip devices provided (carrying handle, housing, handlebar
ends or transverse bar of the lower guide bar section). Do not grasp the
machine by the ejection flap!
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Note the weight of the machine before lifting or carrying it (see "Technical
data"). Lifting large weights can result in health problems.
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Never lift or carry the machine when the motor is running.
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Never use the machine with damaged or missing safety and protective
devices.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety hazard for both
you and other people.
The safety devices include (see chapter "Description of components"):
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motor stop safety control bar (1)
The lawn mower is fitted with an motor stop device.
During operation and in the event of a hazard, the motor is
switched off by releasing the motor stop safety control bar.
The blade must come to a standstill within 3 seconds.
After release, the safety control bar must always return to the
position shown in the "Description of components" diagram.
If this is not the case, it must be checked immediately by an
authorised workshop.
Risk of injury!
If the stopping time of the blade is longer, stop using the device
and take it to an authorised workshop.
Measuring the stopping time
After starting the motor, the blade rotates and a wind noise can
be heard.
The stopping time corresponds to the duration of the wind noise
after the motor has been switched off; it can be measured with a
stopwatch.
The function of the safety control bar must never be put out of
operation.
It is important to make sure that the safety control bar functions
correctly. If the safety control bar is not working properly, have it
repaired by an authorised specialist workshop.
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Battery/batteries (7)
This safety device protects against injuries resulting from
unintentional starting of the motor.
In order to prevent unauthorised startup of the machine, all
batteries must be removed for all work on the machine, before
maintenance and repair work, if you intend to leave the machine
unattended and during storage.
The protective devices include (see chapter "Description of components"):
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Housing, grass collecting bag ((13) for 47-PRO E VARIO and
(15) for 54-PRO E VARIO), ejection flap ((12) for 47-PRO E
VARIO and (14) for 54-PRO E VARIO)
These protective devices protect against injuries from objects
that are thrown upwards.
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