Safety Instructions For Hand Mower - EINHELL BM 46 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual

Anleitung BM 46_SPK1:_
Safety instructions for hand-operated
lawn mowers
Note
1. Read the directions with due care. Familiarize
yourself with the settings and proper operation of
the machine.
2. Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the operating instructions to use
the mower. Contact your local governmental
agency for information regarding minimum age
requirements for operating the mower.
3. Never mow in the direct vicinity of persons -
especially children - or animals. Always keep in
mind that the operator is responsible for
accidents involving other persons and/or their
property.
4. If you give the equipment to any other person,
give them these operating instructions as well.
Preliminary measures
1. Always wear sturdy, non-slip footwear and long
trousers when mowing. Never mow barefoot or in
sandals.
2. Check the grounds on which the machine will be
used and remove all objects that could be caught
up and violently flung out of the chute.
3. Warning: Petrol is highly flammable! Therefore:
- Only store petrol in containers designed to hold
petroleum-based liquids.
- Only refuel out in the open and do not smoke
during the refueling process.
- Always refuel the lawn mower before starting
the engine. Always ensure that the fuel tank cap
is closed when the engine is running and when
the mower is hot; also do not refuel.
- If petrol has overflowed, do not under any
circumstances attempt to start the engine.
Instead, remove the machine from the affected
area. Avoid starting the engine until the petrol
fumes have completely evaporated.
- For safety reasons, the petrol tank and other
tank closures must be replaced if they are
damaged.
4. Replace defective mufflers.
5. Before using the mower, visually inspect it to
ensure that the blade, mounting bolts and the
entire cutting apparatus are in good working
order (i.e. not worn out or damaged). To prevent
any imbalance, replace worn out or damaged
blades and mounting bolts as a set only (if
applicable).
6. Please note that where a mower has more than
one blade, the rotation of one of the blades can
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1. Handling
1. Do not let the combustion engine run in enclosed
2. Only mow in broad daylight or in well-lit
3. Always maintain good footing on inclines.
4. Only operate the machine at a walking pace.
5. For machines with wheels: Always mow across
6. Be particularly careful when you change direction
7. Do not mow on overly steep inclines.
8. Always be extra careful when turning the mower
9. Switch off the lawn mower and ensure that the
10. Never use the lawn mower if the blade or safety
11. Do not adjust or overclock the engine speed
12. Release the engine brake before you start the
13. Start the engine with care, in accordance with
14. Do not tilt the lawn mower when you start the
15. Never start the engine while standing in front of
16. Never move your hands or feet toward or under
17. Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engine
18. Switch off the engine and pull the spark plug
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cause the others to rotate as well.
areas, as dangerous carbon monoxide gas can
build up.
conditions. Avoid using the machine on wet
grass as far as possible.
hills i.e. never straight up or straight down.
on a slope.
around and when pulling it towards you.
blade has stopped rotating whenever the mower
has to be tilted for transporting over areas other
than lawns and whenever it has to be moved
from or to the area you want to mow.
grilles are damaged, or without the attached
guards, e.g. deflectors and/or grass catching
devices.
settings.
engine.
the manufacturerʼs instructions. Make sure that
your feet are far enough away from the mower
blade!
engine unless the mower must raised off of the
ground a little in order to start it. In the latter
case, tilt the mower as little as absolutely
necessary and only raise the side opposite to
that of the user.
the chute.
any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute
opening at all times.
running.
boot:
- before you dislodge any blockages or clogs in
the chute.
- before carrying out any checks, cleaning,
maintenance or other work on the lawn mower
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