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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining.
WARNING:
an electrical appliance, including the following to reduce the risk of fire, electri-
cal shock, or injury:
Personal Safety:
• Only use the mower on grass and lawns, as described in
this manual.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge.
• Keep out of reach of children and animals at all times.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool.
• The operator is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people at their property.
• Do not use power tools while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. This may result
in serious personal injury.
• Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alert for
possible hazards.
• Only use in daylight or good artificial light.
• Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery and keep hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts.
• Do not operate when barefoot or wearing open-toed
shoes.
• Always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
• Use protective personal equipment such as safety
glasses, non-skid safety shoes and sturdy gloves to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
• Keep all body parts, especially hands and feet, away
from the blade at all times.
• Warning: the blade will continue to move after the motor
is switched off.
• Always be sure of your footing on uneven ground,
slopes, or in slippery conditions.
• Do not use on excessively steep slopes.
• When operating the product ensure that both hands are
correctly positioned on the handle.
• Do not operate the product if it is incomplete or has
unauthorised modifications.
• Never modify the product in any way.
• Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without the guards in place.
• Do not use while there are other people, especially
children, nearby.
• Mow across slopes, not up and down, taking care when
changing direction.
• Take particular care when reversing with the mower or
pulling it towards you.
• Do not stand in front of the protective flap when
opened.
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Basic safety precautions should always be observed when using
• Do not open the protective flap while the motor is
running.
• Never operate the mower over gravel, as this risks
flicking stones.
• Check the area where the mower is to be used and
remove any objects that could jam or be thrown by the
mower, such as stones and sticks.
• Avoid operating the mower on wet grass.
• Check the grass box regularly for any wear and
deformation.
• Do not use the mower without the grass box or other
protective guards in place.
• Visually check the cutting tools and their fasteners for any
damage before each use.
• To prevent imbalance, any damaged or worn-out parts
should be replaced.
• Only start the mower when your feet are a safe distance
from the cutting blade.
• Do not tilt the mower when starting the motor.
• Ensure that the blade has fully stopped and safety key
has been removed before:
- leaving the mower
- clearing a blockage
- adjusting the cutting height
- emptying the grass box
- lifting or carrying the mower
- tilting the mower to move
- checking or cleaning the mower
- carrying out any maintenance
• If the mower vibrates intensively, stop the motor fully and
identify the cause.
• Keep the product and all accessories away from hot
surfaces.
• Store indoors in a dry place out of the reach of children.
• Don't let children play with the appliance; supervise
children using or maintaining the appliance.
Electrical safety:
• Do not operate this machine in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
• Do not use the machine when a thunderstorm is
approaching.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions.
• Do not expose the mower to temperatures exceeding
80ºC, or leave the mower in direct sunlight or in the hot
boot of a car for prolonged periods.