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Wear personal protective equipment.
Wear solid shoes and long trousers. Never use the
appliance when barefooted or in light sandals.
Wear protective gloves if necessary.
Use the appliance in broad daylight or in a well-lit
environment.
check carefully the terrain where the appliance is
being used and remove any items that could get
caught and be thrown away.
fuel is highly flammable.
Keep the fuel in suitable containers only.
The appliance may only be refuelled outdoors and
not near open fire or burning cigarettes.
refuel before starting the appliance. If the engine
is running or still hot, it must not be refuelled or
the tank cover opened.
Make sure the fuel does not overflow. If the
fuel overflows, the engine must not be started.
remove any dirt from the appliance and prevent
any attempt at ignition until fuel fumes have
evaporated.
The engine must necessarily be filled with engine oil
before being put into operation for the first time.
check the oil level whenever the appliance is to be
put into operation. add engine oil if necessary.
carry out a visual inspection before any use to make
sure the appliance, especially the cutting tools,
fastening parts and the entire cutting unit are not
damaged.
check all screw and plug-in connections and
protective equipment if firm and tightened
properly and whether all moving parts are
running smooth whenever the appliance is to be
put into operation.
The protective equipment on the appliance is
strictly prohibited to be disassembled, changed,
used in conflict with the designation and it is
prohibited to attach any protective equipment of
other manufacturers.
The appliance must not be used if damaged
or safety equipment is defective. replace any
worn-out and damaged parts.
Do not start the engine before your feet are in a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
Do not incline the appliance when being started.
Do not start the appliance when you are standing in
front of the ejection opening.
Make sure your posture is safe, especially on slopes.
Do not cut on too steep slopes. Be particularly careful
when changing travelling direction on slopes.
Pay maximum attention when turning around and
pulling the appliance to you.
Switch the mower off whenever carrying or inclining
it or when being outside a grass area. Wait until all
rotating parts have stopped.
If an undesirable item is encountered or the appliance
starts vibrating, the appliance must be switched off
and the socket plug removed. check whether the
appliance is not damaged. repair any damage.
Switch the appliance immediately off after finishing
your work.
Do not store the appliance in enclosed places just
after being switched off but let it cool down outdoors
instead.
Never store the appliance with petrol in the tank
inside a building where petrol fumes may potentially
get in touch with open fire or sparks.
When the appliance is not going to be used for a long
time, store it with an empty tank.
replace any defective muffler.
Do not change the controlled engine setting and do
not rev the engine up.
maintenance
Switch the engine off and remove the socket
plug before any work on the engine. Wait
until all rotating parts have stopped and
the appliance has cooled down.
Keep the appliance, especially the tank and engine,
clean at all times. clean the ejection opening and
cover at regular intervals.
apply environment-friendly oil to all moving parts.
check the collection bag at regular intervals for any
wear and aging.
refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Use only original accessories and original spare parts.
only a regularly maintained and treated appliance
can serve as a satisfactory aid. Insufficient mainte-
nance and care can lead to unforeseen accidents and
injuries.
Guarantee
a warranty period of 12 months applies to com-
mercial use and 24 months apply to private use and
commences on the day of purchase of the device.
Warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defec-
tive material or workmanship. an original sale slip
with indication of date of sale must be presented in
case of claiming for the warranty rights.
Warranty does not cover unprofessional use such