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NOTE
Failure to follow these instructions may cause danger
of damage of the engine or other property values.
m CAUTION
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions
must be observed to avoid injuries and damage.
Please read the complete operating instructions and
safety regulations with due care. Keep this manual in
a safe place, so that the information is available at all
times. If you give the equipment to any other person,
hand over these operating instructions and safety reg-
ulations as well. We cannot accept any liability for dam-
age or accidents which arise due to a failure to follow
these instructions and the safety instructions.
The following must not use the machine:
• Children and other people who do are not familiar
with the operating manual (local stipulations may
specify a minimum age for users).
• People under the influence of alcohol, drugs and
medication, as well as those who are tired or ill.
Safety instructions for hand operated lawn mowers
Note
• Read the directions with due care. Familiarize yourself
with the settings and proper operation of the machine.
Never allow children or other persons who are not
familiar with the operating instructions to use the
mower. Contact your local governmental agency for
information regarding minimum age requirements
for operating the mower.
• Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons - espe-
cially children - or animals. Always keep in mind that
the operator is responsible for accidents involving
other persons and/or their property.
• If you give the equipment to any other person, give
them these operating instructions as well.
• Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long trou-
sers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in sandals.
• Check the grounds on which the machine will be
used and remove all objects that could be caught up
and violently flung out of the chute.
m WARNING
Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore:
• Only store petrol in containers designed to hold pe-
troleum-based liquids.
• Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke during
the refueling process.
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• Always refuel the lawn mower before starting the en-
gine. Always ensure that the fuel tank cap is closed
when the engine is running and when the mower is
hot; also do not refuel.
• If petrol has overflowed, do not under any circum-
stances attempt to start the engine. Instead, remove
the machine from the affected area. Avoid starting
the engine until the petrol fumes have completely
evaporated.
• For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other tank
closures must be replaced if they are damaged.
• Replace defective mufflers.
• Before using the mower, visually inspect it to ensure
that the blade, mounting bolts and the entire cutting
apparatus are in good working order (i.e. not worn
out or damaged). To prevent any imbalance, replace
worn out or damaged blades and mounting bolts as
a set only (if applicable).
• Please note that where a mower has more than one
blade, the rotation of one of the blades can cause
the others to rotate as well.
Handling
• Do not let the combustion engine run in enclosed are-
as, as dangerous carbon monoxide gas can build up.
• Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit conditions.
Avoid using the machine on wet grass as far as pos-
sible.
• Do not use the lawn mower in a thunderstorm - risk
of lightning strike!
• Always maintain good footing on inclines.
• Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
• For machines with wheels: Always mow across hills
i.e. never straight up or straight down.
• Be particularly careful when you change direction
on a slope.
• Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
• Always be extra careful when turning the mower
around and when pulling it towards you.
• Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the blade
has stopped rotating whenever the mower has to be
tilted for transporting over areas other than lawns
and whenever it has to be moved from or to the area
you want to mow.
• Never use the lawn mower if the blade or safety
grilles are damaged, or without the attached guards,
e.g. deflectors and/or grass catching devices.
• Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed settings.
• Release the engine brake before you start the engine.
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