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• Pull the safety key before maintenance.
• Do not operate the lawn mower if you
areundertheinuenceofalcoholor
drugs.
• Only use the lawn mower in daylight or
underadequatearticiallighting.
• Remove all objects and obstacles from
the lawn. Make sure the surface to be
mowed is free from stones, sticks, wire,
bones, tree roots or other objects that
can be swirled resp. thrown.
• Start the motor only as indicated in the
manual. Keep feet away from the cutter
bar.
• Holdthelawnmowerrmlywithyour
hands while operating.
• Do not run while operating the lawn
mower.
• Before each operation make sure the
cutter bar, all bolts and screws etc. are
securely tightened. If parts are worn or
damaged, replace them immediately.
Always replace the complete set in
order to avoid unbalance. By doing this
the lawn mower will always be in safe
working condition.
• Do not operate the lawn mower with a
defective collection box. Always make
sure moving parts are working properly.
• Always mind the soiling conditions
when reversing in order not to stumble.
Pay special attention when reversing or
pulling back the lawn mower towards
you. During operation always make sure
not to slip or fall, particularly when
reversing or changing direction.
• Use extra caution when approaching
corners, shrubs, trees, fences or other
objects that may obscure vision. Be
careful when working close to window
walls, cars etc.
• Secure the lawn mower against rolling
away.
• Be very careful when working on
slopes. Do not attempt to mow very
steep slopes. Always work across the
slope not upward or downward. Mowing
close to embankments can be danger-
ous.Alwaysensurermfootingon
inclined soil or wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping. Be very
careful when changing mowing direc-
tion on hillside.
• Do not pull the lawn mower back if this
is not really necessary. Always look
down and behind you before pulling
back the lawn mower.
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when start-
ing the motor.
• Avoid using the lawn mower under very
wet condition.
• Do not position your hands and feet
close to rotating parts.
• Switch off the motor and remove the
safety key in order to avoid unintended
operation,
— before checking, cleaning or main-
taining the lawn mower,
— after the lawn mower has touched a
foreign object. Check the lawn mower
for damage and have the lawn mower
repaired before operating again,
— if the lawn mower vibrates
excessively.
• Switch off the motor when not using
the lawn mower and before emptying
the grass collection box.
• Switch off the motor and wait until the
cutter bar has come to a complete
standstill before removing the grass
collection box.
• Be careful when working close to pits,
groovesoreldelevations.Tallgrass
can hide foreign objects. Do not mow
oneldelevations,ditchesordams.
You can lose your footing or balance.
• Never try to change the cutting height
while the motor is running.
• Switch off the motor if the lawn mower
has to be tilted for transport, e. g. for
changingtoanothergrasseldorfor
passing paths, streets or other surfaces
except of grass.
• Do not lift or transport the lawn mower
while the motor is running! Always
transport the lawn mower with
switched off motor.
• When cleaning, not in use or during
maintenance, switch off the lawn
mower and pull the safety key.
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