ORIGINAL USER MANUAL FUXTEC FX-RM5170 / FX-RM5170eS rev03
- Always wear sturdy shoes, long trousers and the appropriate personal protective equipment (safety
goggles, ear protectors, work gloves with a good grip, etc.) when working with or on the device.
Wearing personal protective equipment reduces the risk of injury.
During use
Do not switch on the device when people (especially children) or animals are in the immediate
vicinity. Make sure that children do not play with the device.
Stop work if you notice that people (especially children) or pets are nearby.
Working on steep slopes can be dangerous. Make sure you have a firm footing and mow slowly.
Always mow across the slope and not up and down. Be especially careful when changing direction.
There is a risk of tipping over!
Do not mow on steep slopes. Be especially careful when mowing backwards and pulling the mower
on yourself.
Do not tilt the mower when starting the engine.
Keep a safe distance as indicated by the handle frame.
Do not switch on the engine until your feet are safe from the cutting blade. Be careful and do not
reach into the rotating cutting blade. Never drive over gravel while the engine is running. There is a
risk of being hit by stones! Switch off the lawnmower before tipping or transporting it, e.g., from / to
lawns or over paths.
Before lifting or transporting the lawnmower, switch off the engine
until the cutting blade has come to a standstill. Do not adjust the cutting height until the engine is
switched off and the cutting blade has stopped. Never open the discharge flap while the engine is
running. Before removing the grass collector, switch off the engine and wait until the cutting blade
has stopped. After emptying the grass collector, carefully reattach it and ensure it is securely
fastened to the lawnmower. If possible, do not mow wet grass. Do not use the garden tool in an
explosive environment with flammable liquids, gases or dust. When you stop work, never leave the
device unattended and keep it in a safe place.
After use
Switch off the device, and only then put the device in a safe place.
Do not store the device within reach of children. Make sure that the ventilation slots in the device
are clean.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightened to ensure the mower is in safe working condition.
Check the grass collector frequently for wear or damage.
Only use a cutting blade designed for this lawnmower.
Please follow the installation instructions and remove the battery beforehand (only for an eS model).
Only have repairs carried out by a qualified technician or service centre.
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