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for information regarding minimum age require-
ments for operating the mower.
• Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially 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
trousers 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
petroleum-based liquids.
• Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke duri-
ng the refueling process.
• Always refuel the lawn mower before starting the
engine. 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 cir-
cumstances 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 im-
balance, 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
areas, 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
possible.
• 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 bla-
de 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 gu-
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ards, e.g. deflectors and/or grass catching devices.
• Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed set-
tings.
• Release the engine brake before you start the
engine.
• Start the engine with care, in accordance with the
manufacturerʼs instructions. Make sure that your
feet are far enough away from the mower blade!
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the engi-
ne unless the mower must raised off of the ground
a little in order to start it. In the latter case, tilt the
mower as little as absolutely necessary and only
raise the side opposite to that of the user.
• Never start the engine while standing in front of the
chute.
• Never move your hands or feet toward or under any
rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute opening at
all times.
• Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engine
running.
• Switch off the engine and pull the spark plug boot:
– before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in the
chute.
– before carrying out any checks, cleaning, mainte-
nance or other work on the lawn mower
– if the lawn mower strikes a foreign body, examine
it for signs of damage and carry out any neces-
sary repairs before restarting and continuing to
work with the mower. If the lawn mower begins
to experience exceptionally strong vibrations,
immediately switch it off and check it.
• Switch off the engine:
– when you leave the lawn mower.
– before you refuel.
• Operation of the machine at higher than normal
speed can lead to an increased risk of accidents.
• Take care when carrying out installation work on
the machine, and avoid trapping fingers between
the moving cutting tool and the fixed parts of the
machine.
• Please be particularly careful when mowing on
ground that may subside, on nearby landfills,
trenches and embankments.
Residual risks and accident prevention
standards
Neglect of ergonomic principles
Negligent handling of personal protective equip-
ment (PPE)
Negligent handling or ommission of the personal pro-
tective equipment may cause serious injuries.
– Wear prescribed personal protection equipment.
Human behaviour, misbehaviour
– For any work be fully concentrated.
m Residual risks - Cannot be entirely excluded.
Danger from noise
hearing damage
Prelonged unprotected work with the device may
cause hearing damage.
– Always wear ear-muffs.
In case of emergency
In case of a possibly occuring accident take the nec-
essary first aid steps as appropriate and obtain quali-
fied medical aid as quickly as possible.
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