Safety Notes; Operation - Bosch CityMower 18V-32-300 Original Instructions Manual

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Safety Notes

Warning! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Make yourself familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the product. Please keep the instructions safe for
later use!
Explanation of symbols on the
garden tool, charger and battery
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Make sure that bystanders are not injured by
foreign objects being thrown away.
Warning: Keep a safe distance to the product
when operating.
Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp
blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers.
Switch off and remove isolator switch before
adjusting, cleaning and before leaving the
product unattended for any period.
Not applicable.
Wait until all machine components have com-
pletely stopped before touching them. The
blades continue to rotate after the machine is
switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not use the product in the rain or leave it
outdoors when it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Not applicable.
Only use the battery charger indoors.
Bosch Power Tools
Battery charger contains a safety transformer.
Do not use a high-pressure washer or a garden
hose to clean the machine.
Carefully check the area where the tool is to be
used for wildlife and pets. Wildlife and pets
may be injured while the machine is in opera-
tion. Thoroughly check the working area and
remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones and foreign objects.
When using the machine, ensure that no wildlife, pets or
small tree stumps are hidden in the dense grass.

Operation

Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-
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structions to use the product. Local regulations may re-
strict the age of the operator. When not in use store the
product out of reach of children.
Never allow children, persons with physical, sensory or
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mental limitations or a lack of experience and/or know-
ledge and/or people unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the machine.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
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play with the product.
Never work while people, especially children, or pets are
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nearby.
The user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
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to other people or their property.
Do not wear open rubber shoes or sandals when using the
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product. Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers. Do
not use barefoot.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
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used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
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blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Avoid mowing in bad weather conditions especially when
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there is a risk of lightning.
Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
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Walk, never run.
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Never operate the machine with defective guards or
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shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
We would advise you to wear ear protection for your own
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convenience.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or under
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the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Working on banks can be dangerous:
− Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
− Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
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