Bosch GRA Professional 36V-48 Manual Original página 12

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 Never mow or mulch while people,
especially children, or pets are near-
by.
 The user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
 Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals, al-
ways wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.

Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and remove
all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
 Do not operate in areas where live ca-
bles may be present.

Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blade, blade bolts and
cutter assembly are not worn or dam-
aged. Replace worn or damaged
blade and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
 Work only in daylight or in good artifi-
cial light.
 Avoid operating the machine in bad
weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.
 Please take care for your safety while
operating the machine in wet grass.
 Never operate the machine with de-
fective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflec-
tors and/or grass catchers in place.

Before and after using the machine,
check for signs of wear or damage
and repair if necessary.
 Never operate the product when you
are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
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 Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – nev-
er up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
 Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
 Never mow by pulling the mower to-
wards you.
 Stop the blade if the machine has to
be tilted, except if the machine has to
be tilted for starting in long grass. In
this case, do not tilt it more than ab-
solutely necessary and tilt only the
part which is away from the operator.
Always ensure that both hands are in
the operating position before return-
ing the machine to the ground.
 Switch on the motor according to the
instructions with feet well away from
rotating blade.
 Always stand clear of the discharge
zone when operating the machine.
 Never pick up or carry the machine
while the motor is running.
 Do not modify this product. Unau-
thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
 Only use Bosch Professional Machine
recommended and approved acces-
sories.
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