Hazard Levels; General Safety Instructions; Occupational Safety; Safe Operation - Kärcher LM 530/36 Bp Originalbetriebsanleitung

Contents
Safety instructions ...............................................
Intended use........................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Scope of delivery .................................................
Safety devices .....................................................
Symbols on the device ........................................
Description of the device .....................................
Initial startup ........................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transport .............................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and service .................................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Technical data .....................................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Declaration of Conformity ....................................
Safety instructions
Read these safety instructions, these
original instructions, the safety instruc-
tions provided with the battery pack and
the original instructions for the battery pack/standard
charger supplied before using the device for the first
time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the booklets for
future reference or for future owners.
In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you
also need to take into consideration the general safety
regulations and accident prevention guidelines applica-
ble by law.

Hazard levels

DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.

General safety instructions

DANGER
● The device can amputate hands
and feet, causing death or severe personal injury, and
can fling objects unpredictably. ● Severe injuries
through a lack of concentration when working. Do not
use the device when under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or medication, or when you are tired.
WARNING
● Children and persons unfamiliar
with these instructions are not allowed to operate the
device. The age of the operator may be limited by local
restrictions. ● Children must not play with the appliance.
● Children must be supervised to prevent them from
playing with the appliance. ● Use only the battery pack
specified in these operating instructions with the device.
Observe the basic precautionary measures when using
battery operated devices, to reduce the risk of injuries,
fire and a leaking battery. ● Wear long, heavy trousers,
clothing with long arms and non-slip boots when work-
ing with the device. Do not work barefoot. Do not wear
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sandals or short trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing
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or clothing with cords and straps. ● Wear protective
14 goggles or safety goggles with side protection. ● Always
guide the device along the face of a gradient. Danger of
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severe injuries when you guide the device up and down
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a gradient. ● Do not run but rather walk when working
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with the device. Maintain a solid and safe footing and
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keep your balance, especially when working on gradi-
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ents. ● Danger of accident due to slipping. Do not use
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the device at the edges of steep slopes or trenches, on
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steep slopes or embankments.
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trols and the correct use of the device.
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Occupational safety

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DANGER
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flung by the cutting blade or when the cutting tool be-
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comes entangled in wires or cords. Inspect the work ar-
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ea thoroughly for objects such as stones, sticks, metal,
wires, bones or toys and remove these before using the
device. ● Never use the device when persons, especial-
ly children, are within a radius of 15 m of the working ar-
ea, because the danger exists of objects being flung out
by the cutting blade. ● Danger of explosion. The device
creates sparks that may ignite dust, gas or vapours. Do
not operate the device in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dusts.
● Severe accidents with children. Children can be at-
tracted by the device and your activities. Keep an eye
on children because they do not always remain where
you have last seen them.
WARNING
a danger of lightning. ● Always mow in daylight or under
good artificial lighting. ● Keep children away from the
mowing area and have them supervised by an adult
who is not the operator, be alert and switch the device
off if a child enters the mowing area. ● Be careful when
approaching blind corners, bushes, trees or objects that
might restrict your view.
ATTENTION
for accidents with other people and their property.
DANGER
and blade unit are undamaged each time before using
the device. ● Never lock the On/Off switch in the ON po-
sition, this is extremely dangerous. ● Pull the device
backwards only when absolutely necessary. If you need
to pull the device away from a wall or obstacle, first pull
downwards to prevent yourself from stumbling or pulling
the device over your feet. ● Danger of coming into con-
tact with the open blade or being hit by flung objects. Do
not tip the device when starting the motor or while the
motor is running. If tipping is absolutely necessary, e.g.
to make starting easier, then you can raise the front of
the device by 5 cm. Press the handle carefully down-
wards for this. You must return the device to the normal
operating position (i.e. all four wheels on the ground)
before starting to mow. ● Knives that come into contact
with a live cable may energize exposed metal parts of
the device and cause an electric shock.
WARNING
sharp. Wear sturdy protective gloves and work carefully
when installing, replacing, cleaning or checking the
English
● Familiarise yourself with the con-
● Severe injuries when objects are
● Do not use the device if there is
● The device operator is responsible

Safe operation

● Check that the blade, blade bolts
● The blades on the device are
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