
Personal Safety:
• Only use the mower on grass and lawns, as described in this manual.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals at all times.
• Do not use while there are other people, especially children, nearby.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operat-
ing the mower.
• Do not use the mower while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. This may result in serious personal injury.
• Use protective personal equipment such as safety glasses, non-skid safety
shoes, sturdy gloves to reduce the risk of personal injury.
• Do not operate when barefoot or wearing open toed shoes.
• Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery and keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
• Do not use on excessively steep slopes.
• Never touch the rotating blade.
• Never operate the mower over gravel, as this risks flicking stones.
• Check the area where the mower is to be used and remove any objects that
could jam or be thrown by the mower, such as stones and sticks.
• Avoid operating the mower on wet grass.
• Remove any dog mess before mowing.
• Visually check the cutting tools and their fasteners for any damage before
each use.
• To prevent imbalance, any damaged or worn-out parts should be replaced.
• Do not operate the mower if it is incomplete or has unauthorised modifica-
tions.
• Keep all body parts, especially hands and feet, away from the blade at all
times.
• Warning, the blade will continue to move after the motor is switched o.
• Ensure that the blade has fully stopped before:
- clearing a blockage
- adjusting the cutting height
- lifting or carrying the mower
- tilting the mower to move
- checking or cleaning the mower
- carrying out any maintenance
• If the mower vibrates intensively, stop the motor fully and identify the
cause.
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