Know Your Lawn Mower; Symbols Marked On The Product; General Safety Rules - Makita ELM3711 Original Instruction Manual

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1. Upper handle
2. Switch box
3. Safety push-button
4. Locking lever
5. Cable clamp
6. Grass catcher
7. Rear wheel
8. Underpan

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

Read this manual carefully, observing the recommended
safety instructions before, during and after using your
lawn mower. Following these simple instructions will also
maintain your lawn mower in good working order.
Familiarize yourself with the controls on your mower
before attempting to operate it, but above all, be sure you
know how to stop your mower in an emergency. Retain
this user manual and all other literature with your mower
for future reference.
1. SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE
PRODUCT
Read this instruction book carefully before
using the lawn mower and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
Keep bystanders away.
Beware of sharp blades.
Remove the plug from the machine before
maintenance or if cord damaged.
Keep the supply flexible cord away from the
cutting blades.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution
or warning may be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictures.
DOUBLE INSULATED
Your mower is double insulated.
This means that all external parts are electrically isolated
from the power supply. This is achieved by placing an
extra insulation barrier between the electrical and
mechanical parts.
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Explanation of general view
9. Front wheel
10. Motor cover
11. Lower handle
12. Cable hook
13. Switch handle
14. The rear wheel cover
15. The rear wheel
16. The rear wheel support

2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

The purpose of the safety rules is to attract your attention
to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the
explanations with them, require your careful attention and
understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves
eliminate any danger. The instruction or warnings they
give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury. Save owners manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation and
instructing others who may use this tool.
electromagnetic field during operation. This field may
under some circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to
consult their physician and the medical implant
manufacturer before operating this machine.
in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can
result in eyes severely damaged. Before beginning power
tool operation, always wears safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and a full face shield when
needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side
shield.
1) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
2) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
3) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
4) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
5) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
17. The front wheel cover
18. The front wheel
19. The front wheel support
20. Rear cover
21. Level indicator
22. Indicator light
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
WARNING: This machine produces an
WARNING: The operation of any tool can result
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
are nearby.
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.