Safety Precautions - Electrolux 32cm Lawn Mower Important Information Manual

If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower can cause
serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings and safety instructions must be
followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using this lawnmower. The
operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual
and on the lawnmower. Never use the mower unless the grassbox or guards provided by
the manufacturer are in the correct position.
Explanation of Symbols on your 32cm Cordless
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the
controls and what they do.
Always keep the lawnmower on the
ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting
the lawnmower may cause stones to
be thrown out
Keep bystanders away. Do not mow
whilst people especially children or
pets are in the mowing area
Switch off! Remove charger plug
cable from mains before adjusting,
cleaning or if cable is entangled or
damaged. Keep the cable away from
the blade.
Remove the safety key before
attempting any maintenance, cleaning
or adjustment, or if you are going to
leave the lawnmower unattended for
any period.
Beware or severing toes or hands. Do
not put hands or feet near a rotating
blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until all
machine components have completely
stopped before touching them
STOP
Do not mow in the rain or leave the
lawnmower outdoors while raining
General
1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
2. Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for
the functions described in these instructions.
3. Never operate the lawnmower when you are
tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
4. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
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Safety Precautions

Preparation
1. While using your product always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by
the blade.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair as
necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged blades together with
their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
Electrical Safety
1. Check the charger cable regularly for damage or
deterioration due to age.
2. Keep children away from the battery when it is
connected to the power supply during
recharging.
3. If the blade strikes a hard object, stop the
lawnmower and remove the safety key. Check
that the blade shaft has not been bent. This will
cause severe vibration and may result in the
blade becoming loose. Repair any damage
before using the lawnmower again.
4. Before carrying out any repairs or adjustments,
stop the lawnmower and remove the safety key.
5. Never leave the lawnmower unattended with the
safety key in place.
Battery Safety
1. The batteries are sealed lead accumulators
which contain corrosive acid. If you get acid on
your skin or in your eyes wash it off immediately,
and seek medical advice.
2. Batteries that are no longer useful must be
disposed of responsibly (see Disposal).
3. Avoid touching the battery terminals with
anything metallic.
4. Do not store or charge batteries any where near
chemicals.
Use
1. Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2. Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet grass,
where feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
4. Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous.
Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.
5. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could
trip. Walk never run.
9. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards
you.