Personal Safety - Ego Power+ LM2020E Manual Del Operador

hazards occurring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
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Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing that is loose
fitting or that has hanging cords or ties.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones,
and other foreign objects.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance. Replace damaged or
unreadable labels.
OPERATION
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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where
feasible.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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Walk, never run.
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For wheeled rotary mowers, mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
appliance towards you.
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Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the appliance to and
from the area to be mowed.
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Never operate the appliance with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
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Switch on the motor according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade(s).
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Do not tilt the appliance when switching on the motor,
except if the appliance has to be tilted for starting. In
this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
Always ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the appliance to the ground.
Do not start the machine when standing in front of the
discharge opening.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
For rotary mowers, keep clear of the discharge opening
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at all times.
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Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor
is running.
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Switch off and remove detachable battery pack (or
disabling device) and make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop before adjusting or cleaning:
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Whenever you leave the machine;
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Before clearing a blockage and unclogging chute;
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
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After striking a foreign object. Inspect the appliance
for damage and make repairs as necessary.
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If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately):
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Inspect for damage;
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Replace or repair any damaged parts;
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Check for the tighten any loose parts.
MAINTENACE AND STORAGE
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Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed
parts of the appliance.
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
appliance is in safe working condition.
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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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When servicing the blades be aware that, even though the
power source is switched off, the blades can still be moved.
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For rotary mowers, ensure that only replacement cutting
means of the right type are used.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
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Be alert and turn the mower off if a child enters the area.
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Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they are not
playing with the mower.
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Always turn the mower off when removing the battery pack
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