General Safety Rules - Patriot LM 40 PP Gebrauchsanleitung

2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:
should always be followed to reduce the risk of serious personal injury and/or damage to
the unit. Read all these instruction before operating this product and retain these
instructions for future reference.
WARNING:
may under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To
reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to
consult their physician and the medical implant manufacturer before operating this
machine.
Training
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawn mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
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The operators must receive proper training in the use, adjustment and operation of the machine,
including prohibited operations.
Preparation
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment
when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects, such as
stones, toys, sticks and wires, which can be thrown by the machine.
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WARNING! Petrol is highly flammable.
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while
the engine is running or when the engine is hot.
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until petrol vapours have dissipated.
- Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
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Replace faulty silencers.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and blade assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the following,
This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field
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