Battery Safety - Parkside PBAM 224 A1 Originalbetriebsanleitung

• Keep petrol away from sparks, open flames, permanent
flames, heat sources and other sources of ignition. Do not
smoke!
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
• Before refuelling, switch off the combustion engine and let
it cool down.
• Petrol must be filled before starting the combustion engine.
While the combustion engine runs or if the machine is hot,
the tank plug must not be opened and petrol must not be
filled.
• Open the tank plug carefully and slowly. Wait for the
pressure to equalise and only then remove the tank cover
completely.
• Use a suitable funnel or filler pipe for refuelling so that no fuel
can spill onto the combustion engine and housing or lawn.
Do not overfill the fuel tank!
• To leave room for the fuel to expand, never fill the fuel
tank beyond the lower edge of the filling nozzle. Observe
additional information in the combustion engine user manual.
• If petrol has overflowed, do not start the combustion engine
until the petrol-contaminated area has been cleaned. Avoid
starting the engine until the fuel vapours have evaporated
(wipe dry).
• Always wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
• If petrol has got on clothing, it must be changed.
• The tank cover must be properly screwed on and tightened
after each refuelling operation. The device must not be put
into operation without the original tank cover screwed on.
• For safety reasons, check fuel line, fuel tank, tank plug and
connections regularly for damage, ageing (brittleness), tight
fit and leaks and replace if necessary.
• Only empty the tank outdoors.
• Never use beverage bottles or similar to dispose of or store
operating materials, such as fuel. People, especially children,
could be tempted to drink from it.
• Never store the device with petrol in the tank inside a
building. Any fuel vapours produced can come into contact
with naked flames or sparks and ignite.
• Do not place the device and fuel tank near heaters, radiant
heaters, welding machines or other sources of heat.
Risk of explosion!
If a defect is detected on the tank, the tank cover or on fuel-
carrying parts (fuel lines) during operation, the combustion
engine must be switched off immediately. Then consult a
specialist dealer.

Battery safety

• To avoid spark formation due to a short circuit, always
disconnect the negative cable (–) from the battery first and
reconnect it last.
• Never smoke during any work on the battery. Always keep
sparks, naked flames and other heat sources away from the
battery.
• Special care must be taken when using jumper cables.
Follow relevant instructions to avoid damage to the petrol
ride-on lawnmower (in particular, do not operate the starter
for more than 10 seconds).
• Never open the battery and do not drop it.
• Always charge the battery in a closed room with good
ventilation, dry and protected against the weather.
• Do not short-circuit battery connections.
• Deformed or defective (leaking) batteries must not be used
and must be replaced and disposed of in an environmentally
friendly manner. Observe the country-specific regulations.
• If the batteries are defective, liquid may leak out. Avoid
contact! In case of accidental contact, rinse with water. If the
liquid gets into your eyes, seek additional medical attention.
Leaking battery fluid can cause skin irritation, burns and
chemical burns.
• Regularly visually inspect the connection cables on the
battery for damage. Have damaged cables replaced by a
specialist.
• Never bypass the fuses. Never use a fuse with a rating other
than the prescribed rating (amperes).
m S afety instructions for petrol ride-on
lawnmowers
Starting up:
• The device may only be started from the driver's seat.
• Start the device on a level surface, not on a slope.
• The combustion engine may only be started in a well
ventilated work area, especially in garages care must be
taken to ensure sufficient ventilation.
• Before starting the combustion engine, disengage the cutting
tool, attachment devices and drive and firmly depress the
brake pedal.
• When starting, make sure that there is sufficient distance
between the feet and the cutting tool.
• Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of the
ejector chute.
• Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the motor is running.
• Operating the machine with excessive speed can increase
the risk of accidents.
• Never start the combustion engine by short-circuiting the
starter terminal. If the normal starter circuit is bypassed, the
petrol ride-on lawnmower may suddenly start moving.
• Never start the combustion engine if you notice the smell of
petrol. – Danger of explosion!
Work deployment:
m Warning – Danger of injury!
• Note the working range of the mowing blade. Never out
hands and feet on or under rotating parts. Never touch the
rotating mowing blade. Always keep clear of the discharge
opening. A sufficient safety distance must always be
maintained.
• Only work in daylight or with good, artificial lighting.
• When driving outside the lawn or when not mowing,
disengage the mowing blade and move the mowing unit to
the highest cutting position.
• Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler systems, piles,
water valves, foundations, electrical lines, etc.) must be
bypassed. Never drive over such foreign objects.
• While driving, the steering wheel should always be held
firmly with both hands.
GB/IE 9