Bosch EasyRotak 36-550 Original Instructions Manual page 4

4 | English
When not in use store the product
out of reach of children.
Never allow children, persons with
u
physical, sensory or mental limita-
tions or a lack of experience and/or
knowledge and/or people unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the
product. Local regulations may re-
strict the age of the operator.
Children should be supervised to en-
u
sure that they do not play with the
product.
Never work while people, especially
u
children, or pets are nearby.
The user is responsible for accidents
u
or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Do not wear open rubber shoes or
u
sandals when using the product. Al-
ways wear sturdy shoes and long
trousers. Do not use barefoot.
Thoroughly inspect the area where
u
the machine is to be used and re-
move all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
Before using, always visually inspect
u
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 artifi-
u
cial light.
Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-
u
tions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
F 016 L81 913 | (06.02.2020)
Avoid operating the machine in wet
u
grass, where feasible.
Walk, never run.
u
Never operate the machine with de-
u
fective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflect-
ors and/or grass catchers in place.
We would advise you to wear ear
u
protection for your own conveni-
ence.
Never operate the product when you
u
are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
Working on banks can be dangerous:
u
− 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.
Use extreme caution when stepping
u
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
Never mow by pulling the mower to-
u
wards you.
Wait until the blades stop if the ma-
u
chine has to be tilted for transporta-
tion 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 starting
u
or switching on the motor.
Bosch Power Tools