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• 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.
Electrical safety:
• The battery charger connecting plug must fit in the
socket. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) pow-
er tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur-
faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refriger-
ators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Follow the safety and charging instructions and correct
usage given in the instruction manual of your Schep-
pach 20V IXES Series battery and charger.
A detailed description of the charging process and fur-
ther information are provided in this separate operating
manual.
Incorrect use of the battery or battery charger can
cause electric shock or fire.
m Safety 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 dis-
tance between the feet and the cutting tool.
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• Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of
the ejector chute.
• Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the engine is
running.
• Operating the machine with excessive speed can
increase the risk of accidents.
• Never start the combustion engine by short-circuit-
ing the starter terminal. If the normal starter circuit
is bypassed, the petrol ride-on lawnmower may sud-
denly start moving.
• Never start the combustion engine if you notice the
smell of petrol – Danger of explosion!
Work deployment:
m Warning – Risk of injury!
• Note the working range of the mowing blade. Never
put hands and feet on or under rotating parts. Never
touch the rotating mowing blade. Always keep clear
of the ejection 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 for-
eign objects.
• While driving, the steering wheel should always be
held firmly with both hands.
• Special care should be taken when driving on lawns
and other uneven surfaces, as the steering wheel
can turn on its own due to holes, hills, bumps, etc.
• Danger of injury to hands and fingers!
• Always drive at an appropriate speed.
• Only empty the catch basket from the driver's seat.
• Before emptying the catch basket, always disen-
gage the mowing blade and wait until it has come
to a standstill.
Switch off the drive, stop the combustion engine and
wait until the mowing blade comes to a complete stop,
engage the locking brake and remove the ignition key:
• before releasing blockages or rectifying obstruc-
tions in the ejector chute,
• before checking, cleaning or working on the petrol
ride-on lawnmower,
• if the mowing blade encounters a foreign object. Look
for damage to the machine and cutting tool and have
the necessary repairs carried out before starting again,