Proper Use; Safety Information - Parkside PBAM 224 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

• Ignition key 2x (30)
• Operating manual
Tools:
a) Spark plug wrench (a)
b) Open-end spanner 16/13 (b)
c) Open-end spanner 12/10 (c)
d) Open-end spanner 10/8 (d)
Assembly material:
e) 1x clamping sleeve Ø6 x 35 for steering column (e)
f) 1x fillister head screw M4x20 with nut M4 for mowing unit
shift lever (f)
g) 1x pin Ø 8 mm for tilt protection (g)
h) Safety splint (h)
i) 4x hexagonal bolts M8x16 with washers for seat
attachment (i)

5. Proper use

The machine complies with the applicable EC machinery
directive.
Attention – Danger of accident!
The petrol ride-on lawnmower is intended for lawn mowing
only, no other use is permitted.
Before starting any work, all protective and safety devices must
be in place.
• The operator is responsible for third parties in the area of
operations.
• The machine has been designed to be operated by one
person.
• Observe all safety information and danger notices on the
machine.
• Ensure that all of the safety information and danger notices
on the machine are complete and in legible condition.
• Only use the machine when in a technically faultless condition,
appropriately and in compliance with the operating manual
and with full knowledge of safety and hazards!
• In particular, rectify malfunctions that could impair safety
immediately (or commission rectification works accordingly)!
• The manufacturer's safety, operating and maintenance
specifications as well as the dimensions given in the technical
data must be observed.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and other generally
recognized safety and technical rules must also be observed.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or repaired
by trained persons who are familiar with it and have been
informed of the dangers. Any liability of the manufacturer for
damages resulting from arbitrary changes to the machine is
excluded.
• The machine may only be operated with original accessories
and original tools from the manufacturer.
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufacturer is not
responsible for the resultant damages, the user bears this
risk alone.
• If you are not sure whether working conditions are safe or
unsafe, do not work with the machine.
• The petrol lawn mower is intended for private use i.e. for
use in home and gardening environments. Private use of the
lawn mower refers an annual operating time generally not
exceeding that of 50 hours, during which time the machine is
primarily used to maintain small-scale, residential lawns and
home/hobby gardens. Public facilities, sporting halls, and
agricultural/forestry applications are excluded.
Due to physical danger to the user or other persons, the device
must not be used, for example:
• for cutting climbing plants,
• for chipping and shredding tree and hedge cuttings,
• for cleaning pavements (vacuuming, blowing away),
• for clearing snow with the aid of the mowing unit,
• for lawn care on roof plantings,
• for levelling ground elevations, such as molehills,
• for transporting cuttings, except in the catch basket provided.
• The device is not permitted for public highways.
• The carriage of persons (especially children) and animals is
not permitted.
• Never climb onto the mowing unit.
• For safety reasons, the lawn mower may not be used as a
drive unit for other work tools or toolkits of any kind.
m WARNING
For your own safety, please thoroughly read this manual and
the general safety instructions before turning the machine on.
If you give the machine to third parties, always include these
instructions.
Please observe that our equipment was not designed with
the intention of use for commercial or industrial purposes. We
assume no guarantee if the equipment is used in commercial or
industrial applications, or for equivalent work.

6. Safety information

m Attention!
When using equipment, several safety warnings must be
observed to prevent injuries and damage. For this reason,
please carefully read this operating manual / safety instructions.
Keep them in a safe place so that the information is available at
all times. If you hand the device over to another person, please
hand over this operating manual / safety instructions as well.
We accept no liability for accidents or damage that occur due
to a failure to observe this manual and the safety instructions.
Who is not permitted to use the device:
• Children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or insufficient experience and knowledge or
persons who are not familiar with the instructions must never
be allowed to use the device.
• Never allow children or young people under the age of 16
to use the device. Contact your local governmental agency
for information regarding minimum age requirements for
operating the mower.
• Only use the device when you are rested and in a good
physical and mental state. If you have health problems, you
should ask your doctor whether it is possible to work with
the device.
GB/IE 7