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rectly. Before using the unit,
carefully read through the
instruction manual and famil-
iarise yourself with all of its
controls.
Preparation:
• This appliance is not intended
for use by persons with re-
duced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their
safety.
• Do not allow the use of this
equipment by children or others
who are unfamiliar with these
operating instructions. Local
regulations may specify the
minimum age of the operator.
• The operator or user is respon-
sible for accidents, injuries to
other people or damage to the
property of others.
• Check the terrain on which the
equipment is to be used and
remove stones, sticks, wires
and other foreign objects that
could become caught and
thrown up.
• Before each use, carry out
a visual inspection of the
equipment. Do not use the
equipment if protective devices
(e.g. collision guard or grass
bag), parts of the cutting device
or bolts are missing, worn or
damaged. To avoid imbalance,
damaged tools and bolts are to
be replaced only in sets.
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• Take care with equipment that
has several cutting tools, as
the movement of one blade
may result in the rotation of the
other blades.
• Use only spare parts and ac-
cessories supplied and recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of non-original parts
will immediately invalidate the
guarantee.
Working with the Equipment:
Do not place feet or hands
near or under rotating parts
when working. Risk of injury!
Observe the noise protection
and local regulations.
• Switch on the motor accord-
ing to the instructions and only
when your feet are at a safe
distance from the cutting tools.
• The equipment is not to be
lifted or transported while the
motor is running. Switch off the
equipment if it has to be tilted in
transit, when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when the
equipment is being transported
to and from the surfaces to be
mowed.
• Do not work with equipment
that is damaged, incomplete, or
has been modified without the
authorisation of the manufac-
turer.
• Do not overload the equipment.
Work only within the speci-
fied power range and do not
change the regulator settings