•
Switch on the motor accord-
ing to the instructions and only
when your feet are at a safe dis-
tance from the cutting tools.
•
Do not use the equipment in the
rain, in poor weather, in a damp
environment, or on wet grass.
Work only in daylight or with
good lighting.
•
Do not work with the equipment
when tired, lacking concentra-
tion or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Always take
breaks in good time. Take a
sensible approach to the work.
•
When working, ensure a firm
stance, particularly on slopes.
Always work across the slope,
never upwards or downwards.
Take particular care when
changing the direction of travel
on the slope. Do not work on
excessively steep slopes.
•
Run the equipment only at a
walking pace. Take particular
care when turning the equip-
ment around, pulling it towards
you or going backwards.
•
Switch on the equipment care-
fully and in accordance with
the directions in these instruc-
tions. Ensure sufficient distance
between feet and the rotating
blades.
•
Do not tilt the equipment when
starting other than if it is neces-
sary to do so when starting up in
long grass. In this case, tilt the
equipment by pressing down
the handle bar such that the
front wheels of the equipment
are raised. Always check that
both hands are in the working
position before returning the
equipment to the ground.
•
Do not work without the grass
box or collision guard. Keep
away from the ejection hole at
all times.
•
Do not start the motor if you are
standing in front of the ejection
chute.
Caution! Danger! The blade
continues to run after switch-
ing off.
There is a risk of injury.
•
The equipment is not to be
lifted or transported while the
motor is running. Switch off the
equipment if it has to be tilted in
transit, when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when the
equipment is being transported
to and from the surfaces to be
mowed.
•
Always keep the grass ejection
hole clean and clear. Remove
cut material only when the
equipment is stopped.
•
Do not leave the equipment un-
attended in the workplace.
•
Do not work with equipment
that is damaged, incomplete, or
has been modified without the
authorisation of the manufac-
turer. Do not use the equipment
with damaged safety devices or
screens or with missing safety
equipment such as deflection
and/or grass collection devices.
•
Do not overload the equipment.
Work only within the specified
power range and do not change
the regulator settings on the
motor. Do not use low-powered
machines for heavy work. Do
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