Safety Instructions - Gartenmeister GM 554-15 SP ES Originalbetriebsanleitung

Keep bystanders in safe distance from the
appliance (at least 5m)
Warning against dangerous electric
voltage
Protect against humidity
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Safety Instructions

WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions, inclu-
ding those given in the accompanying brochure.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save
all warnings and instructions for future reference.
Keep children and other persons including animals in
a safe distance when using the appliance. Minimum
safe distance is 5 m.
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.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where
feasible;
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.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
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.
Before using, always visually inspect to see
that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly
are not blunt, worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance;
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 operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
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.
Walk! Never run!
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.
Stop the engine %and disconnect the spark plug wire,
make sure that all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:
• To release a blocked blade.
• Check the machine if working perfectly after
catching an undesirable object. Repairs must
be executed before putting the machine into
operation again.
• To lift the machine or take it away.
• To flip the mower over or carry it (e.g. from lawn to
lawn or across a road).
• Clean the mower or do any other works before
checking the mower.
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