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• Do not run the combustion engine in closed rooms in
which hazardous carbon monoxide can collect.
• Only mow in daylight or with good artificial lighting.
• Avoid using the product on wet grass as far as possi-
ble.
• Do not use the product in a thunderstorm - Danger of
lightning strike!
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• Only guide the product at walking pace.
• The following applies to wheeled products: Always
mow across hills i.e. never straight up or straight
down. Take particular care when changing direction
on a slope.
• Do not mow on excessively steep slopes and nearby
rubbish tips, ditches and dykes. Take particular care
when reversing the product or pulling it towards you.
• Stop the blade when the lawnmower has to be tilted,
when transporting over areas other than grass and
when moving the lawnmower to and from the area to
be mowed.
CAUTION
The lawnmower must not be used without either the full
grass catcher or the self-closing separating guard for
the ejection opening in place.
• Never use the lawnmower if the blade or safety grilles
are damaged, or without the attached guards, e.g. de-
flectors and/or grass catching devices.
• Do not adjust and overclock the engine speed set-
tings.
• Release the engine brake and disengage all cutting
tools and drives before starting the engine.
• Start the engine with care, in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Ensure that your feet are
far enough away from the blade.
• Do not tip the lawnmower when you start the engine
unless the lawnmower must be raised off of the
ground a little in order to start it. In this case, only tilt
as far as absolutely required and only lift the side
away from the operator.
• Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of
the ejector chute.
• Never out hands and feet on or under rotating parts.
Always keep clear of the ejection opening.
• Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the engine is
running.
• Stop the engine and make sure that all moving parts
have come to a standstill and that the ignition key, if
present, is removed:
– Before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in the
ejector chute.
– Before checking or cleaning the product, or per-
forming work on it.
– If it came into contact with a foreign object. Inspect
the product for damage and perform the required
repairs before starting again and working with the
product. If the product begins to experience ex-
ceptionally strong vibrations, switch it off immedi-
ately and check it.
– Any time you leave the product.
– Before you refuel.
• When the engine runs out, close the throttle valve. If
the engine has a petrol shut-off valve, close it after
use.
• Operating the product at excessive speed can in-
crease the risk of accidents.
• Be careful when adjusting the product and avoid trap-
ping fingers between the moving blade and rigid parts
of the device.
• Be particularly careful when mowing on yielding
ground, nearby rubbish tips, ditches and dykes.
• Avoid mowing in places where the wheels have trou-
ble gripping or mowing is unsafe in any other way.
• Watch out for traffic near a road.
DANGER
Risk of tripping!
Exercise particular caution when moving backwards
and pulling the product.
Before reversing, make sure there are no small children
behind you.
• The user must be adequately trained in the use, ad-
justment and operation of the machine (including pro-
hibited operations).
• Check the product regularly and make sure that all
start locks and push buttons are working properly be-
fore each use.
• Please note that improper maintenance, the use of
non-compliant spare parts, or the removal or modifica-
tion of safety devices can result in damage to the
product and serious injury to the person working with
it.
• Please note that the product's safety systems or
equipment must not be tampered with or deactivated.
Never remove any safety-related parts.
• Please note that the user must not change or manipu-
late any sealed engine speed control settings.
• Use only blades and accessories recommended by
the manufacturer. Use of other insert tools and acces-
sories may result in injury to the user.
• Always keep the product in good operating condition.
• It is necessary to take enough breaks to reduce noise
and vibration exposure.
Residual risks and protective measures
Neglect of ergonomic principles
Negligent use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Careless use or omission of personal protective equip-
ment may result in serious injury.
• Wear prescribed protective equipment.
Human behaviour, misconduct
• Always concentrate fully on all work.
Residual danger
• Can never be ruled out
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