Makita DLM465 Betriebsanleitung Seite 11

Preparation
1. While operating the mower, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the mower
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing
clothing or jewelry that is loose fitting or that has hang-
ing cords or ties. They can be caught in moving parts.
2. Before use, always visually inspect the mower for
damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.
3. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Do not insert the lock key into mower until it is
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ready to be used.
Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes
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from injury when using power tools.The goggles
must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in
Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 in Australia/New Zealand. In
Australia/New Zealand, it is legally required to wear a
face shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
Check the blades or blade bolts carefully for cracks
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or damage before operation. Replace cracked or
damaged blades or blade bolts immediately.
Remove foreign matters such as rocks, wire,
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bottles, bones and large sticks from the work
area before mowing to prevent personal injury
or damage to the mower.
8. 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.
9. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip
and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
10. Do not insert or remove the lock key in the rain.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
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wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Operation
1. Do not overreach. Keep the balance at all times. Always
be sure of the footing on slopes. Walk, never run.
Stop the mower and remove the lock key, and
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make sure that all moving parts have come to
a complete stop:
- whenever you leave the mower,
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute,
- before checking, cleaning or working on the mower,
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the mower,
- whenever the mower starts vibrating abnormally.
Never operate the mower with defective guards
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or shields, or without safety devices, for exam-
ple deflectors and/or grass basket, in place.
4. Avoid using the mower in bad weather con-
ditions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
5. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all
times while operating the mower.
6. Operate the mower only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
7. Switch on the mower carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
8. Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the mower blades.
Always ensure that the ventilation openings
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are kept clear of debris.
10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when chang-
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
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the mower towards you.
12. Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be used.
13. Do not tilt the mower when switching on the
motor, except if the mower 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. Always ensure that
both hands are in the operating position before
returning the mower to the ground.
14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
15. Do not transport the mower while the mower is turned on.
16. Avoid operating the mower in wet grass.
17. Always keep a firm hold on the handle.
18. Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the
mower.
19. Keep hands and feet away from rotating
blades. Caution - Blades coast after the mower
is switched off.
20. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything unusual. Switch off the mower and
remove the lock key. Then inspect the mower.
21. Never attempt to make cutting height adjust-
ments while mower is running if the mower
has cutting height adjustment feature.
22. Release switch lever and wait for blade rota-
tion to stop before crossing driveways, walks,
roads, and any gravel-covered areas. Also
remove the lock 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.
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