Ikra IELM 1743 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 19

WARNING
Risk of injury
Rotating blades may lead to serious injuries by cutting
or amputating parts of the body.
• Switch the mower off whenever carrying or inclining it or
when being outside a grass area. Wait until all rotating parts
have stopped.
• All protection covers and safety devices must be correct-
ly attached to operate the device.
• Never remove the collection bag when the machine is
being operated.
• Do not start the engine before your feet are in a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
• Do not incline the appliance when being started.
• Do not start the appliance when you are standing in front
of the ejection opening.
• Never touch under the housing body when the engine
is running. Keep a distance from the ejection opening
at all times.
• Any works / adjusting on the machine to be only perfor-
med with the engine switched off, contact key taken out
and when the mowing blade is not moving.
WARNING
Risk of injury
Thrown-off stones or soil may lead to injuries.
• Before mowing, check the area to be mowed for any
undesirable objects.
• Make sure the collection bag is properly suspended.
• Wear safety goggles when working.
Stop the device and disconnect it from the power supply
Wait until all rotating parts have stopped and the appli-
ance has cooled down.
• whenever you leave the lawnmower
• before removing blockages
• before checking, cleaning or working on the device
• after contact with a foreign object, to check the device
for damage
• before freeing the device from accumulated material
• before tilting or transporting the device
Disconnect the machine from the power source and take
the following steps before restarting and operating the
machine:
• check for damage
• replace or repair damaged parts
• check for loose parts and tighten them
When working with this machine, do not use spare parts
other than those recommended by us. Using spare parts
not recommend by us can result in serious injuries to
persons or damage to the machine.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions
there still may be some hidden residual risks.
a) Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are tight and
that the device is in a safe working condition.
b) Check the grass catcher regularly for wear or loss of
functionality.
c) For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts.
d) Please note that on machines with several cutting
blades, the movement of one cutting blade can lead to
the other cutting blades rotating.
e) When setting the machine, make sure that no fingers
are trapped between moving cutting blades and statio-
nary parts of the machine.
f) Let the engine cool down before switching off the
machine.
g) When servicing the cutting blades, make sure that
the cutting blades can be moved even when the voltage
source is switched off.
h) For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts. Use
only original spare parts and accessories.
The appliance must be stored in a dry place and pro-
tected from frost.
Lock the device in a proper place to protect it from
unauthorised use.
Let the engine cool down, before you store the device in
a closed room.
CAUTION
Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand
and arms if the device is used for a long time or if the
device is not guided and evaluated properly.
Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed protection
against white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome.
Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the state of
your fingers and wrist if you have regularly used the appli-
ance for a long time. If any symptom of the diseases above
appears, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the
white finger disease risk, keep your hands warm and take
regular breaks during your work.
CAUTION
Hearing damage
A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the running
unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors!
When working with the device, a certain level of
noise cannot be avoided. Noisy work should be
scheduled for hours, during which it is allowed by
statute or other local regulations. Adhere to any
applicable rest times and limit your working time to
the necessary minimum time.
For your personal protection and the protection of people
nearby, suitable hearing protection must be worn.
Noise emission information in accordance with the
German Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and the EC Machine
Directive: the noise pressure level at the place of work can
exceed 80 dB(A). In such cases the operator will require
noise protection (e.g. wearing of ear protectors).
Please do also consider any local regulations concerning
noise protection!
GB
ENGLISH
17