Dolmar EM-370 Original Instruction Manual page 11

responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
5. While mowing, always wear
substantial footwear and long
trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals; Avoid
wearing clothing that is loose
fitting or that has hanging
cords or ties.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the equipment is to be
used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the
machine.
7. 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.
8. Before use check the supply
and extension cord for signs
of damage or worn. If the cord
becomes damaged during
use, disconnect the cord from
the supply immediately. DO
NOT TOUCH THE CORD
BEFORE DISCONNECTING
THE SUPPLY. Do not use the
appliance if the cord is
damaged or worn.
9. Mow only in daylight or in
good artificial light.
10. Avoid operating the
equipment in wet grass,
where feasible.
11. Always be sure of your
footing on slopes.
12. Walk, never run.
13. For wheeled rotary machines;
mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down.
14. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on
slopes.
15. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes.
16. Use extreme caution when
reversing or pulling the lawn
mower towards you.
17. Stop the blades if the lawn
mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the
lawn mower to and from the
area to be mowed.
18. Never operate the lawn
mower with defective guards,
or without safety devices, for
example deflectors and/or
grass catchers, in place.
19. Start or switch on the motor
carefully according to
instructions and with feet well
away from the blades.
20. Do not tilt the lawn mower
when starting switching on
the motor, except if the lawn
mower has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not
tile it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the
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