Important Safety Instructions - Makita DLM431PF2 Betriebsanleitung

Conforms to the following European Directives:
2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC
They are manufactured in accordance with the following
standard or standardized documents: EN60335
The technical file in accordance with 2006/42/EC is
available from:
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
The conformity assessment procedure required by
Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex VI.
Notified Body: TÜV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH
Am Grauen Stein 29 51105 Köln Germany
Identification number 0197
Measured Sound Power Level: 93 dB (A)
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 94 dB (A)
1.12.2015
Yasushi Fukaya
Director
Makita, Jan-Baptist Vinkstraat 2, 3070, Belgium
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Do not insert the key into mower until it is
1.
ready to be used.
2. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the mower.
3. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
4. Never operate the mower while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
5. Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
6. While operating the mower, always wear sub-
stantial footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing or jew-
elry that is loose fitting or that has hanging
cords or ties. They can be caught in moving
parts.
Operate the mower only in daylight or in good
7.
artificial light.
8. Avoid operating the mower in wet grass.
9. Never operate the mower in the rain.
10. Battery tool use and care
- Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
one type of battery cartridge may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery cartridge.
- Use power tools only with specifically desig-
nated battery cartridges. Use of any other bat-
tery cartridges may create a risk of injury and fire.
- When battery cartridge is not in use, keep
it away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects, that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the bat-
tery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
- Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
11. Always keep a firm hold on the handle.
12. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
13. Walk, never run.
14. Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the mower.
15. Physical condition - Do not operate mower
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
16. Keep hands and feet away from rotating
blades. Caution - Blades coast after the mower
is switched off.
17. Use only the manufacturer genuine blades
specified in this manual.
18. Check the blades carefully for cracks or dam-
age before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blades immediately.
19. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
20. Remove foreign matters such as rocks, wire,
bottles, bones and large sticks from the work
area before mowing to prevent personal injury
or damage to the mower.
21. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything unusual. Switch off the mower and
remove the key. Then inspect the mower.
22. Never attempt to make wheel height adjust-
ments while mower is running.
23. Release switch lever and wait for blade rota-
tion to stop before crossing driveways, walks,
roads, and any gravel-covered areas. Also
remove the key if you leave the mower, reach
to pick up or remove something out of your
way, or for any other reason that may distract
you from what you are doing.
24. Objects struck by the mower blade can cause
severe injuries to persons. The lawn should
always be carefully examined and cleared of
all objects prior to each mowing.
25. If the mower strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
- Stop the mower, release the switch lever and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop.
- Remove the key and the battery cartridge.
- Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
- Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way.
Repair any damage before restarting and con-
tinuing to operate the mower.
26. Check the grass basket frequently for wear or
deterioration. For storage, always make sure
the grass basket is empty. Replace a worn
grass basket with a new factory replacement
for safety.
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