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Work Area Safety
− Keep work areas clean. Cluttered areas can cause accidents.
− Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 5 metres away.
The operator or user is responsible for any accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
Personal Safety
− Wear the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes or gloves used for appropriate conditions
will reduce the risk of personal injury.
− Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, as
these can be caught in moving parts. Preferably wear nonslip
footwear when working outdoors. Long hair should be tied back
out of the way.
− Stay alert and use caution and common sense when operating
the lawnmower. A moment of lapsed concentration while
operating the lawnmower may result in serious personal injury.
− This appliance can be used by persons aged 18 years and
above and people with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
− Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the machine.
− Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and
the correct use of the product.
− Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions
to use the product. Local regulations can restrict the age of the
operator.
− Never operate the product while children, other people or pets
are nearby.
