Bosch AMW FS Original Instructions Manual page 11

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 Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals, al-
ways wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where
the machine is to be used and remove
all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreign objects.
 Do not operate in areas where live ca-
bles may be present.
 Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blade or blade nut are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn
or damaged blade and nut in sets to
preserve balance.

Work only in daylight or in good artifi-
cial light.

Avoid operating the machine in bad
weather conditions especially when
there is a risk of lightning.

For your safety, please take care
whilst operating the machine in wet
grass/brush.

Walk, never run and stay in a stable
position.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach.
 Always wear ear and eye protection
when operating the machine.
 Never operate the machine with
missing or broken guards or shields
or without guards or shields in posi-
tion.

Always check for signs of wear or
damage before and after use.
 If a fault occurs consult troubleshoot-
ing section.
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 If an accident occurs, unplug ma-
chine from mains supply before at-
tending to the accident.
 Never operate the product when you
are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
 Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not work on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Work across the face of slopes – nev-
er up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.

Keep hands and feet away from the
cutting means at all times, especially
when switching on the motor.

Switch off when transporting the ma-
chine to and from the area to be
worked on.
 Switch off and remove the plug from
the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine
unattended for any period,
– before clearing a blockage,
– before replacing the cutting head,
– before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the machine,
– after striking a foreign object. In-
spect the machine for damage and
make repairs as necessary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate ab-
normally (check immediately).

Wait until the cutting blade has com-
pletely stopped before touching it.
The head continues to rotate after the
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