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▪ Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are nearby.
▪ The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
▪ Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
▪ Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects.
▪ Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged.
▪ Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
▪ Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
▪ Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
▪ Walk, never run.
▪ Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety device, for
example deflectors and/or grass catchers in place.
▪ Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
− Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
− Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
− Mow across the face of slopes – never up and down.
− Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
− Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
− Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
▪ Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to
be mowed.
▪ Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the motor, except if the machine has
to be tilted for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position before returning the machine to the ground.
▪ Switch on the lawnmower according to instructions and with feet well away from the
blades.
▪ Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
▪ Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
▪ Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is running.
▪ Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
− whenever you leave the mower;
− before you remove blockages or clear blockages in the ejection channel;
− before checking, cleaning or working on the mower;
− when a foreign object is hit. Look for damage to the lawn mower and perform the
necessary repairs before restarting and operating the mower.
▪ If the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally, an immediate check is required.
− check for obstructions;
− perform the necessary repairs on damaged parts;
− make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tightened.
▪ Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the lawnmower is in safe working
condition.
▪ Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
▪ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
