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WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
The electrical equipment may not be altered.
Read and observe the safety information regarding handling of the
battery/batteries and charger in the separate operating instructions!
Do not spray the device with water. The electrical system may be
damaged.
WARNING
Electric shock can lead to serious injuries.
Never drive over live wires when the cutting tool is switched on.
Before and during the mowing process, check the area for live wires
and remove them, if possible.
If a live wire is damaged, switch off the device and disconnect the
wire from the supply grid.
WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating cutter bar can
cause severe foot injuries.
Only start the motor when standing behind the mower.
Ensure that your feet do not get under the housing.
WARNING
Watch out for sharp blades! Contact with the rotating cutter bar can
cause severe hand and foot injuries.
When the motor/blade is running, always observe the safety distance
to the machine which is maintained by the guide bar.
Ensure that your hands and feet do not get under the housing.
WARNING
Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
Before mowing areas covered in leaves in particular, remove all
stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects from the lawn.
Never use the equipment with the protective devices damaged or
missing.
Missing or damaged safety and protective devices are a safety
hazard for both you and other people.
Before initial use, check the fastening of the blade screw; afterwards,
check the cutter bar for a tight fit, wear and damage before every
mowing. Have an authorised workshop replace worn or damaged
blades. Have an authorised workshop tighten the blade screw.
WARNING
If the battery/batteries are not removed when carrying out work on the
device, the motor may start accidentally and serious injuries would be
the consequence.
Contact with the rotating cutter bar can cause severe hand and foot
injuries. Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
Please always keep in mind that the cutter bar still runs for a
short time after you let go of the motor stop safety control bar.
Switch off the motor and wait until the cutting tool has come to a
standstill, and remove the battery/batteries:
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before maintenance and repair work;
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when the mower needs lifting or tilting e.g. for transportation;
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when driving outside the lawn on paths or streets;
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when transporting the machine to and from the area to be mown;
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if the machine is left unsupervised.
Switch off the motor and wait until the cutting tool has come to a
standstill before removing batteries from / inserting batteries into the
battery compartment at the motor.
For the appropriate cleaning or maintenance tips, consult the
operating instructions.
Insufficient device maintenance will lead to safety-related faults.
WARNING
Contact with the rotating cutter bar can cause severe hand and foot
injuries. Objects ejected at high speed can cause severe injury.
Switch off the motor and wait until the cutting tool has come to a
standstill:
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before the cutting height is set.
CAUTION
Contact with the sharp edges of the cutter bar and other sharp edges
of the device may cause injuries.
Protective gloves must be worn at all times during maintenance and
cleaning work.
5 PROPER USE
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The device is intended solely for mowing grass and lawn surfaces in the
course of normal garden and landscaping care ("Proper use"). Any further form
of use constitutes improper use; the manufacturer accepts no liability for any
resulting damage; the risk is borne solely by the user. Proper use also includes
adherence to the operation, maintenance and service conditions prescribed by
the manufacturer.
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If used in public areas, parks, sports grounds, on roads and in agricultural and
forest areas, special care must be taken.
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The mower must particularly not be used for trimming bushes, hedges and
shrubs, for cutting creepers or vegetation on roofs and in balcony boxes, for
sucking and/or blowing off pavements.
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The use of any additional equipment and attachments not approved by the
manufacturer is prohibited. If such additional equipment and attachments are
used, the CE conformity and guarantee are considered null and void.
Unauthorised modifications to this lawn mower exclude the manufacturer from
liability for any damage resulting from these modifications.
6 GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE WALK-BEHIND
SICKLE LAWN MOWER
General safety information
For your own safety and in order to ensure that the machine functions
correctly, please read these operating instructions carefully. Acquaint
yourself with the controls and the correct use of the machine. Keep the
operating instructions for reference purposes.
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Please remember that the person operating or using the machine bears full
responsibility not only for possible risks to other people or their property, but
also for accidents which occur whilst using the machine.
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These operating instructions are part of the scope of supply of the machine
and must be handed over to the purchaser of the device in the event of resale.
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Never allow children or persons under the age of 16 or other persons who are
not familiar with the operating instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations can determine the minimum age of the person allowed to use the
machine.
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Please explain the possible dangers and how to prevent accidents to every
person who is supposed to work with the device. This device may only be
used, maintained or serviced by persons who are familiar with the device, and
who are aware of the possible dangers. The relevant accident prevention
guidelines and other generally recognised safety and occupational safety rules
must be adhered to.
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This device is not meant to be used by persons with restricted physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lacking in experience and/or knowledge,
unless they are accompanied by a person responsible for their safety and
unless they received instructions from the person on how the device is to be
used. This responsible person must decide in advance whether the person
with restricted physical, sensory or mental capabilities is suitable for this
activity.
You must never mow the lawn if there are other persons nearby,
especially children, or animals.
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Please keep your machine in a safe place! Always keep unused devices in a
dry, closed room and without the batteries inserted, and keep out of reach of
children.
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Machine safety and protective devices must not be manipulated or disabled!
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The laying of cables must not be manipulated, e.g. by removing cable clamps
or attaching additional cable ties! The cables must lie against the outside of the
bar in such a way that they are neither crushed nor overstretched when the bar
is folded. A damaged cable may result in a technical defect of the device.
Preparatory measures
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When mowing you must always wear a strong, closed, non-slip pair of shoes
or safety shoes and long trousers. Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing
with cords or belts hanging down. Do not mow whilst you are barefooted or
wearing sandals. Wear protective goggles to protect your eyes.
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Loud noises can lead to hearing impairments. We recommend wearing hearing
protection.
Before and during mowing, check the whole area the device is being
used on and remove all stones, sticks, wires, toys and other objects
which can be caught and catapulted out.
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