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Safety Notes
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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be
familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the machine. Please keep the instructions
safe for later use!
Explanation of symbols
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Pay attention that bystanders are not
injured through foreign objects thrown
from the machine.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from the machine.
Switch off and remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if the ca-
ble is entangled and before leaving the
garden product unattended for any pe-
riod. Keep the supply flexible cord
away from the cutting blades.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing
toes or fingers.
Wait until all machine components
have completely stopped before
touching them. The blades continue to
STOP
rotate after the machine is switched
off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not use the machine in the rain or
leave it outdoors when it is raining.
Operation
Never allow children or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the machine.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator. When not in use store the machine
out of reach of children.
Bosch Power Tools
This tool is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of ex-
perience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance by a person re-
sponsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Never mow while people, especially children
or pets, are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for acci-
dents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Do not operate the machine when barefoot
or wearing open sandals, always wear sub-
stantial footwear and long trousers.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the ma-
chine is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign ob-
jects.
Before using, always visually inspect to see
that the blades, blade bolts and cutter as-
sembly are not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preserve balance.
On multi-bladed lawnmowers, take care as
rotating one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the machine in wet grass,
where feasible.
Walk, never run.
Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes
or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – never up
and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back
or pulling the machine towards you.
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards
you.
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