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Please note that our equipment was not designed with
the intention of use for commercial or industrial purpos-
es. We assume no guarantee if the device is used in
commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent
work.
6. Safety instructions
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. Store this manual in a safe place so
that the information is available at any time. 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 govern-
mental agency for information regarding minimum
age requirements for operating the lawnmower.
• 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.
Do not operate the device after taking alcohol, drugs
or medication that impairs the ability to react.
m Personal safety
Attention! Risk to health due to vibrations!
Excessive exposure to vibrations can cause circulatory
or nerve damage, especially in people with circulatory
problems. Consult a doctor if symptoms occur that may
have been triggered by exposure to vibration.
Such symptoms, which mainly occur in the fingers,
hands or wrists, are for example:
• Numbness,
• Pain,
• Muscle weakness,
• Skin discolourations,
• Unpleasant tingling sensation.
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Hold the handlebars firmly but not tensely with both
hands at the designated points during operation. Plan
working hours in such a way that higher stress levels
are avoided over an extended period of time.
Warning! This power tool generates an electromagnet-
ic field during operation. This field can impair active or
passive medical implants under certain circumstances.
In order to prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries,
we recommend that persons with medical implants
consult with their physician and the manufacturer of
the medical implant prior to operating the power tool.
Clothing and equipment
• Always wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles
during work. Never work barefoot or in sandals, for
example.
• The device may only be operated with long trousers
and tight-fitting clothing.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get caught on
moving parts (control levers) – also no jewellery, no
ties and no scarves.
• When carrying out maintenance and cleaning work,
as well as when transporting the device, always
wear sturdy gloves and tie up and secure long hair
(bandana, cap, etc.).
• Suitable safety goggles must be worn when sharp-
ening the mowing blade.
During work
• Never work while people, especially children, or
animals are nearby. Make sure that grass is never
ejected towards third parties.
• Do not work with the device during rain, thunder-
storms and especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Exhaust gases:
• Danger to life due to poisoning! Stop work imme-
diately in case of nausea, headache, visual distur-
bance (e.g. diminishing field of vision), hearing dis-
turbance, dizziness, loss of concentration. These
symptoms can be caused, among other things, by
excessive exhaust gas concentrations.
• The device produces toxic exhaust gases as soon
as the combustion engine is running. These gases
contain toxic carbon monoxide, a colourless and
odourless gas, as well as other pollutants. The com-
bustion engine must never be operated in enclosed
or poorly ventilated spaces.