Safety Instructions - Bosch ARM32 Bedienungsanleitung

Safety Instructions

Warning! Know your controls. Read the user in-
structions carefully. Learn how to stop the mower
quickly in any emergency.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystanders.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the ma-
chine.
Switch off and remove plug from mains before ad-
justing, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and before
leaving the lawnmower unattended for any period.
Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting
blade.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers.
Wait until all machine components have completely
stopped before touching them. The blade continues
to rotate after the machine is switched off, a rotating
blade can cause injury.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower out-
doors whilst it is raining.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-
structions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
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Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are
nearby.
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The operator or user is responsible for accidents or haz-
ards occurring to other people or their property.
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Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade,
blade bolt and cutter assembly are not worn, damaged or
loose.
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Replace worn or damaged blade and bolts in sets to pre-
serve balance.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasi-
ble.
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Walk, never run.
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Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
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Mow across the face of slopes - never up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling
the lawnmower towards you. Never cut grass by pull-
ing the mower towards you.
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Stop the lawnmower if it has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass and when trans-
porting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
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Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting or switching on
the motor, except if the lawnmower has to be tilted for start-
ing in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than abso-
lutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from
the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the mower to the
ground.
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Switch on the lawnmower with feet well away from the
blade.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Never operate the lawnmower without the grassbox or
deflector guard in position.
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Never operate the lawnmower with a defective deflector
guard or defective grassbox.
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Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is
running.
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Remove the plug from the socket:
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whenever you leave the machine;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
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after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower
for damage and make repairs as necessary;
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if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
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Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
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Check the grassbox frequently for wear or deterioration.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.