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– the product has been in contact with foreign ob-
jects.
– malfunctions and unusual vibrations occur on the
product.
WARNING
Fuel is highly flammable:
• Only store fuel in containers (canisters) designed for
this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuel-
ling.
• Fuel must be filled before starting the engine. While
the engine is running or immediately after switching
off the product, do not open the fuel filler cap or add
fuel.
• If fuel overflows, no attempts should be made to start
the engine. Instead, the product must be removed
from the area contaminated with fuel. Do not try to
start the engine until the fuel vapours have evaporat-
ed.
• For safety reasons, the fuel tanks and other fuel caps
must be replaced if damaged.
• Never store fuel near a source of sparks. Always use
a tested canister. Keep fuel away from children.
• Replace defective silencers.
• Prior to use. always perform a visual inspection to
check whether the blade and fastening bolts are worn
out or damaged. To prevent an imbalance, worn out
or damaged blades and bolts may only be replaced in
sets.
6.2 Handling
Handling:
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely
tightened so that the product is kept in a safe working
condition.
• Never store the product with fuel in the tank inside a
building in which fuel vapours may come into contact
with naked flames or sparks.
• Allow the engine to cool down before parking the
product in enclosed spaces.
• In order to avoid fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust pipe and the area around the fuel tank free of
grass, leaves and leaking grease (oil).
• Regularly check the catch basket for signs of wear
and loss of functionality.
• For safety reasons, replace worn or damaged parts.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, you must do this
outdoors.
• 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.
WARNING
Special care must be taken when working
and changing direction on embankments and
slopes:
– Ensure you have a secure footing.
– Wear shoes with non-slip, grippy soles and appro-
priate clothing.
– Always mow across slopes.
– For safety reasons, slopes with an inclination of
more than 15 degrees must not be driven over with
the product.
– Exercise particular caution when moving backwards
and pulling the product. Risk of tripping!
• 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 put 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.
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