Instruction Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
■
Always disconnect the
product from the power
supply (i.e. remove the
plug from the power
supply or the battery pack)
– Whenever leaving the
product unattended;
– Before clearing a
blockage;
– Before checking,
cleaning or working on
the product
– After striking a foreign
object;
– Whenever the product
starts vibrating abnormally.
■
Always ensure that the
air vents are kept clear of
debris.
■
Never use replacement
parts or accessories not
provided or recommended
by the manufacturer.
■
Position the cord so that it
will not be caught by the
cutting attachment during
operation.
■
Disconnect from the
power supply when the
cord becomes damaged
or tangled.
■
Do not use the product if
the cord is damaged or
worn.
■
Warning! The cutting blade
continue to move after the
product is switched off.
■ Keep the extension cord
away from the blades at all
times.
■ Always be sure of your
footing on slopes.
■ Walk, never run.
■ Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and
down.
■ Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction
on slopes.
■ Do not mow excessively
steep slopes.
■ Use extreme caution when
reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
■ Stop the blade(s) if the
machine has to be tilted
for transportation when
crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when
transporting the machine
to and from the area to be
used.
■ Never operate the
machine with defective
guards or shields, or
without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or
grass collector, in place.
■ Switch on the motor
carefully according to
instructions and with
feet well away from the
blade(s).
■ Do not tilt the machine
when switching on the
motor, except if the
machine has to be tilted
for starting. In this case,
do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and
lift only the part, which is
away from the operator.
■ Do not start the machine
when standing in front of
the discharge opening.
■ Do not transport the
machine while the cutting
blade is running. Stop the
machine, and remove the
key/battery pack from
the machine. Make sure
that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop
• whenever you leave the
machine,
• before clearing
blockages or unclogging
chute,
• before checking,
cleaning or working on the
machine,
• after striking a foreign
object. Inspect the
machine for damage
and make repairs before
restarting and operating
the machine
■ If the machine starts to
vibrate abnormally (check
immediately)
• inspect for damage,
• replace or repair any
damaged parts,
• check for and tighten any
loose parts.