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• Never start thelawnmower in poorly ventilated areas or where flammable or
explosive substances are stored or used.
• Make sure themower is disconnected from themains before cleaning
thedischarge chute or other maintenance performed during operation.
• Always inspect thearea to be cut before mowing. Remove any objects from
themowing area that can be thrown by themower. Pay close attention to
thelocation of theextension lead and keep it away from themower.
• Never work in areas where there is apossibility that theextension lead could
become trapped or otherwise damaged.
• Never lift themower while it is switched on.
• Before lifting themower in order to move it, check that it is turned off,
disconnected from themains and that theblade is completely stopped.
• Never use your hands or feet to reach towards any rotating parts. Keep away from
thedischarge chute.
• Make sure that themower is off and that theblade has completely stopped before
attaching or detaching thegrass collector.
Operating safety precautions
• Always wear appropriate footwear with anti-slip soles and long trousers.
Never use thelawnmower while barefoot or wearing open-toed sandals.
• Avoid cutting wet grass. Never let themower stand out in therain.
• Never run with themower. Walk at anormal pace.
• Be extra careful when cutting on slopes. Always cut across slopes. Never up or down.
• Always be extra careful when changing directions on aslope.
• Never cut on steep slopes.
• Always be extra careful when backing or pulling themower towards yourself.
• Make sure that no persons, especially children, or pets are in thevicinity of
themower when it is on. Make sure that everyone is at least 10 m from themower
while it is being used.
• Turn off themower and disconnect it from themains, whenever theblade strikes
any foreign object. Always inspect themower and its blade and repair any damage
before starting work.
• If any abnormal vibration or noise is detected, turn off themower and disconnect it
from themains. Check theblade, tighten any loose screws and repair any possible
damage before re-commencing work.
• Always turn off themower and disconnect if from themains whenever crossing
over surfaces other than lawns, such as gravel or asphalt.
• Always turn off thelawn mower and disconnect it from themains before touching
theblade.