20. Safety instructions
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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This product is intended for mowing only. Please do not use it for purposes other than those it is intended for.
Otherwise, there is a risk that it will be damaged or cause injury.
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Never allow children or persons unfamiliar with the contents of these operating instructions to work with the device.
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The person operating the mower is responsible for the safety of persons in the work area.
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Never operate the lawnmower near other people, children or free-roaming animals.
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Before starting to mow, check the terrain where the mower is to be used and remove stones, wires, sticks, splinters,
bones and other foreign objects that could get caught or deflected and cause injury.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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All nuts, pins and bolts must be properly tightened to ensure that the device is in good working order and ready for
use.
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Never use the lawnmower without the protective cover.
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Never use the lawnmower with a loose cutting blade. Always check that all associated bolts are tight.
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Blunt blades should be replaced.
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When working with lawnmowers, they must ensure that they stand securely.
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Never store the lawnmower in closed or poorly ventilated areas where fumes could accumulate. Exhaust fumes
from the engine contain carbon monoxide, which is dangerous to life.
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Only work in sufficient light conditions (in twilight or with adequate artificial lighting).
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Please do not use the lawnmower when it is raining or when the grass is wet.
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Take extra care when mowing in elevated terrain (on slopes). Always mow perpendicular to the slope, parallel to
the contour and not directly uphill/downhill.
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Never leave the lawnmower running unattended; if you leave the lawnmower running, switch off the engine.
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Never lift the rear of the mower when you park it and do not hold your limbs near the mowing deck or rear discharge
chute when the engine is running.
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Never change the speed setting of the engine.
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Never transport the lawnmower with the engine running.
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Stop the engine and disconnect the ignition plug in the following cases:
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When carrying out work under the mower deck or in the discharge chute.
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When carrying out maintenance, repairs or inspections on the device.
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