Safety Regulations; Preliminary Operations; General Precautions; Additional Warnings - Honda HRE410 Originalbetriebsanleitung

1. SAFETY REGULATIONS

TO BE FOLLOWED CAREFULLY
WARNING! Read carefully before using the machine.
A) TRAINING
1) Read the instructions carefully. Become familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the lawnmower. Learn how to stop the motor quickly.
2) Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict the minimum age of
the operator.
3) Never use the lawnmower:
– when people, especially children or pets are nearby;
– if the operator has taken medicine or substances that may impair his
ability to react and be attentive.
4) Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or
unexpected events occurring to other people or their property.
B) PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do
not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or has hanging cords or ties.
2) Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove anything that
could be thrown by the machine or damage the cutting unit or motor
(stones, branches, iron wire, bones, etc.).
3) Before use, always inspect generally and in particular to see that the
blade, screws and cutting unit are not worn or damaged. Replace dam-
aged or worn blades and screws in their entirety to preserve balance.
Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
4) Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage
or aging. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord
from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use the machine if the cord is
damaged or worn.
5) Before starting work, fit the discharge guards (grass-catcher or
stone-guard).
C) DURING USE
1) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
2) Avoid mowing wet grass or when it is raining.
3) Make sure you have a steady foothold on slopes.
4) Never run, always walk; do not let the lawnmower pull you.
5) Always mow transversely on slopes and never up and down.
6) Be extremely carefully when changing directions on slopes.
7) Never mow on overly steep slopes. Do not mow on slopes of more
than 20°.
8) Be extremely careful when pull the lawnmower toward you.
9) Immobilise the blade if the lawnmower must be inclined for transport,
when moving over surfaces other than grass and when the lawnmower
is transported from or to an area that must be cut.
10) Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without the
grass-catcher or stone-guard.
11) Start up the motor carefully according to the instructions, keeping
feet away from the blade.
12) Do not incline the lawnmower when starting the motor, unless nec-
essary for start up. In this event, do not incline it more than is absolutely
necessary and only lift the part that is far from the operator. Always en-
sure that both hands are in the working position before lowering the lawn-
mower again.
13) Do not start the machine when standing in front of the discharge
opening.
14) Never place your hands and feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep away from the discharge opening.
15) Do not lift or transport the lawnmower when the motor is running.
16) Stop the machine and remove plug from the socket. Make sure that
all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
– when transporting the machine;
– whenever you leave the machine.
– before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and
make repairs before restarting and operating the machine;
If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately):
– inspect for damage;
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– replace or repair any damaged parts at a specialised centre;
– check for and tighten any loose parts.
17) Stop the motor:
– whenever you remove or reattach the grass-catcher;
– whenever you adjust the cutting height.
18) When mowing, always keep a safe distance from the rotary blade,
given by the length of the handle.
19) WARNING - If something breaks or an accident occurs during
mowing, turn off the motor immediately and move the machine away to
prevent further damage; if an accident occurs with injuries or third par-
ties are injured, carry out the first aid measures most suitable for the sit-
uation immediately and contact the medical authorities for any neces-
sary health care. Carefully remove any debris that might cause damage
or harm persons or animals should it not be seen.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sure the machine is always in
safe working condition. Routine maintenance is essential for safety and
for maintaining a high performance level.
2) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher frequently for wear or de-
terioration.
3) Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment
of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.
4) Always allow the machine to cool down before storing.
5) When servicing the blades be aware that, even though the power
sources is switched off, the blades can still be moved.
6) For safety reasons, never use the machine when it has worn or dam-
aged parts. Parts must be replaced and not repaired. Use original spare
parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can damage the equipment
and impair your safety.
7) To reduce fire hazards, keep lawnmower and in particular, the mo-
tor, free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Never leave containers
with cut grass inside a storage area.
E) GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1) Before each use, check the machine for damage. Any repairs must
be done at a specialised centre. Turn off the machine and disconnect the
plug from the socket if the machine begins to vibrate abnormally, then
contact a specialised centre for inspection.
2) Keep both hands on the grip during start up.
3) Parts subject to wear must only be replaced at a specialised centre.
4) Never use the machine if the power cable or extension cable are
damaged or worn.
5) Never connect a damaged cable to a mains socket and never touch
a damaged cable that is connected to the mains socket. Damaged or
deteriorated cables may cause contact with energised parts.
6) Do not touch the blade until the machine is disconnected from the
mains socket and that the blade is completely still.
7) Keep the extension cable away from the blade. The blade can dam-
age the cable and cause contact with energised parts.
8) Carefully read the instructions for using the machine safely.
9) Power up the machine using a differential switch (RCD - Residual
Current Device) with a tripping current of max. 30 mA.
10) If the machineʼs power cable is damaged, it can only be replaced
with an original spare part by your dealer or an authorised service cen-
tre.
F) ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
1) The permanent connection of any electrical equipment to the mains
of a building must be installed by a qualified electrician in conformity with
the regulations in force. Incorrect wiring can cause serious injury and
even death.
2) WARNING: DANGER! Moisture and electricity are not compatible:
– always handle and connect electric cables in dry conditions;
– never allow electric sockets or cables to contact wet areas (puddles
or wet grass);
– connections between cables and sockets must always be watertight.
Only use extension leads with intact, watertight and approved sock-
ets sold on the market.
3) The quality of the extension leads must be no less than H07RN-F or
H07VV-F, with a minimum section of 1.5 mm2 and a recommended max-
imum length of 25 m.
4) Attach the extension lead to the cable fastener before starting the ma-
chine.
5) Never run the lawnmower over the electric cable. While mowing, al-