Operating instructions – Lawnmower with IC engine
When working with
the appliance
When working with or on the appli-
ance you must wear protective
clothing. This includes:
– safety shoes,
– trousers,
– close-fitting garments,
– hearing protection,
– protective goggles, etc.
All safety devices must be installed
on the appliance, and they must
be complete and in a fully functional
condition.
Do not make any changes to the
safety devices.
Operate the vehicle only when
it is in good technical condition
as stipulated and delivered by the
manufacturer.
Never change the engine settings
preset at the factory.
Keep away from naked flames,
avoid creating sparks and do not
smoke.
Before all work on this
appliance
If the lawnmower has an engine,
always turn it off before doing any
working on it (e.g. repair work and
adjustments) and before transpor-
ting it (e.g. lifting or carrying) in order
to avoid injury
– switch OFF the engine,
– remove the ignition key (if used),
– wait until all moving parts have
come to a complete stop and
the engine has cooled down,
– remove the spark plug connector
on the engine in order to prevent
the engine from accidentally being
started,
– which takes into account addi-
tional safety information in the
engine manual.
After working with
the appliance
Never leave the unit without swit-
ching off the engine and – if used –
without removing the ignition key.
Safety devices
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Safety lever (1)
The safety lever stops the motor and
cutting blades in an emergency.
There must be no attempt to
circumvent this function, which
is crucial for your personal safety.
Ejection flap (2) or impact
protection (3)
The ejection flap/impact protection
protects you from being injured by
the blade or by ejected solid objects.
The lawnmower must always
be operated with the ejection
flap or impact protection.
Symbols on the appliance
On the appliance you will find various
symbols on adhesive labels.
These symbols are explained in the
following:
Attention!
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Before starting up the
unit, read the ope-
rating instructions!
Keep third parties
away from the danger
area!
Switch off the engine
and remove the
ignition key before
carrying out any work
on the unit and before
leaving the unit.
Please follow additio-
nal information in
the section entitled
"For your safety".
Before working on the
cutting tools, remove
the spark plug con-
nector! Keep fingers
and feet away from
the cutting tools!
Switch off the lawn-
mower and remove
the spark plug con-
nector before adjus-
ting, cleaning, or
checking it.
Risk of injury – only work with impact
protection mounted.
Risk of injury – only work with tail
clamp mounted.
Risk of injury – only work with
deflector mounted.
Always keep these symbols on the
appliance in a legible state.
Symbols in the user's guide
Symbols are employed in the user's
guide to indicate hazards or draw
attention to important information.
They have the following specific
meanings:
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