All four wheels are on the
ground.
The grass ejection chute is not
open but rather protected by
the grass catcher or the ejec-
tion chute cover.
The hands and feet of all per-
sons are away from the cut-
ting housing.
Switch the motor off and re-
move the safety key. Ensure
that all moving parts have
completely stopped moving:
Always when you leave the
device unattended, including
the periods when disposing of
the mown grass.
Before removing a blockage
or cleaning the ejection chute.
Before checking, cleaning or
working on the device.
After hitting a foreign object.
First check the device for
damage and repair any dam-
age before restarting the de-
vice.
Before removing the grass
catcher or the grass ejection
chute cover.
When the device starts to vi-
brate unusually. Immediately
check the device:
For loose parts. Tighten any
–
loose parts if necessary.
For damage, especially to
–
the blade. Repair or replace
any damaged parts.
CAUTION ● Check the grass
catcher regularly for wear and
tear.
ATTENTION ● Take care to en-
sure that the motor control cable
is not jammed or damaged in
any other way during installation
or when folding the handle.
Residual risks
WARNING
● Certain residual risks remain
present, even when the device
is operated in the prescribed
manner. The following dangers
can be present when using the
device:
Vibration can cause injuries.
Use the correct tools for the
job, use the handles provided
and restrict the working time
and hazard exposure time.
Noise can cause hearing inju-
ries. Wear hearing protection
and limit the duration of expo-
sure.
Injuries through contact with
the blades.
Injuries due to flung objects.
Risk reduction
CAUTION
● Using the device for longer pe-
riods can cause poor circula-
tion in the hands due to
vibrations. A general period of
use cannot be set, because
this depends on several influ-
encing factors:
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