Scheppach MP43-40Li Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 25

• Maintain the safety distance specified by the handle
frame.
• Only turn on the motor when your feet are at a safe
distance from the cutter bar.
• Be careful and do not put your hands into the rotat-
ing cutter bar.
• Turn off the lawn mower when you want to tilt or
transport it, e.g. from/to the lawn across paths.
• Never go across gravel with the motor running. Risk
of stones being ejected!
• Before lifting or carrying the lawn mower, turn the
motor off and wait until the cutter bar has come to
a standstill.
• Only ever change the cutting height when the motor
is turned off and the cutter bar is not moving.
• Never open the discharge flap when the motor is
running.
• Before removing the grass box, turn off the motor
and wait for the cutter bar to stop moving. After emp-
tying the grass box, carefully re-attach it and ensure
it fits securely.
• If possible, do not cut wet grass.
• Do not use this gardening machine in explosive en-
vironments with flammable liquids, gases or dust.
The machine can generate sparks that may ignite
the dust or fumes.
• When taking a break from your work, do not leave
the machine unattended but store it in a safe place.
• Operating the machine with excessive speed can
increase the risk of accidents.
• Be careful when adjusting the machine and avoid
trapping fingers between the moving cutting tool and
rigid parts of the machine
• Be particularly careful when mowing on yielding
ground, nearby rubbish tips, ditches and dykes.
• Check the device regularly and make sure that all
start locks and push buttons are working properly
before each use.
• Please note that improper maintenance, the use
of non-compliant spare parts, or the removal or
modification of safety devices can result in dam-
age to the device and serious injury to the person
working with it.
• Please note that the lawnmower's safety systems
or equipment must not be tampered with or deac-
tivated.
• Please note that the user must not change or ma-
nipulate any sealed engine speed control settings.
• Use only cutting tools and accessories recom-
mended by the manufacturer. Use of other tools
and accessories may result in injury to the user.
• Always keep the lawnmower in good operating
condition.
After use
• Turn off the machine, remove the safety key and
store the lawn mower in a safe place.
• Do not store the machine within the reach of chil-
dren.
• Ensure that the ventilation slots are clean.
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• Check the tightness of all screws, nuts and bolts
to guarantee that the lawn mower is in a safe con-
dition.
• Regularly check the grass box for wear and tear.
• Exclusively use cutter bars intended for this lawn
mower.
• Spare parts must comply with requirements speci-
fied by the manufacturer. Therefore, only ever use
original spare parts or spare parts approved by
the manufacturer. During replacement, remove the
battery and observe the installation instructions
supplied.
• Have repairs carried out exclusively by a qualified
expert or specialist service centre.
Remaining hazards
The machine has been built using modern technology
and in accordance with recognized safety rules.
Some hazards, however, may still remain.
• There is a risk of injury from rotating parts.
• There is a danger from items being ejected.
• Wear regulation safety gear such as safety boots
and tight work clothing.
• Electrical hazards exist when unsuitable electric
connections are used.
• Although having regarded all considerable rules
there may still remain not obvious remaining haz-
rds.
• Minimize remaining hazards by following the in-
structions in "Safety Rules", "Use only as author-
ized" and in the entire operating manual.
Neglect of ergonomic principles Neglect of the
use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Careless use or omission of personal protective
equipment may result in serious injury.
• Wear prescribed protective equipment.
Human behaviour, misconduct
• Always concentrate fully on all work.
m Residual risk - can never be ruled out.
Danger from noise
Hearing damage
Prolonged unprotected working with the device
can lead to hearing damage.
• Always wear hearing protection as a matter of prin-
ciple.
Behaviour in an emergency
In the event of an accident, initiate the
necessary first aid measures
and request qualified medical assistance
as soon as possible.
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