Bosch Rotak 36 LI Original Instructions Manual page 3

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 Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals,
always wear substantial footwear
and long trousers.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and re-
move all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
 Before using, always visually in-
spect 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.
 Mow only in daylight or in good arti-
ficial light.
 Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-
tions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
 Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass, where feasible.
 Walk, never run.
 Never operate the appliance with
defective guards or shields, or with-
out safety devices, for example de-
flectors and/or grass catchers in
place.
 Always wear ear protection.
 Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on 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.
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 Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
 Never mow by pulling the mower to-
wards you.
 Stop the blades if the machine has
to be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the machine
to and from the area to be mowed.
 Do not tilt the machine when start-
ing or switching on the motor, ex-
cept if the machine has to be tilted
for starting in long grass. In this
case, do not tilt it more than abso-
lutely necessary and tilt only the
part which is away from the opera-
tor. Always ensure that both hands
are in the operating position before
returning the machine to the
ground.
 Switch on the motor according to
the instructions with feet well away
from rotating parts.
 Do not put hands or feet near or un-
der rotating parts.
 Always stand clear of the discharge
zone when operating the machine.
 Never pick up or carry the machine
while the motor is running.
 Do not modify this product. Unau-
thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
 Regularly inspect the supply cable
and any extension cables. Do not
connect damaged cables to the sup-
ply or touch a damaged cable before
it is disconnected from the supply. A
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