Safety Instructions - Ayce G46SH-Y Gebrauchsanweisung

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using petrol tools, basic safety precautions, including the
following, 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: This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation.
This field 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
a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower.
Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
c) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
Preparation
a) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the machine.
c) 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 vapors
have dissipated;
- replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
d) Replace faulty silencers.
e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
b) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
c) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
d) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
e) Walk, never run.
f) For wheeled rotary machines, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
g) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
h) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
i) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
j) Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area
to be mowed.
k) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors and/or grass bags, in place.
l) Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
m) Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the engine.
n) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade(s).
o) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, except
if the lawnmower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
p) Do not start the engine when standing in front of the discharge chute.
q) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
r) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the engine is running.
s) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:
- Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
- After striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the lawnmower;
- If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
t) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire, make sure that all moving parts
have come to a complete stop and, where a key is fitted remove the key:
- Whenever you leave the lawnmower;
- Before refueling.
u) Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down and, if the engine is provided with
a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
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