Bosch UniversalRotak 36-550 Original Instructions Manual page 15

− Mow across the face of slopes
never up and down.
− Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Use extreme caution when stepping
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back or pulling the machine towards
you.
Never mow by pulling the mower to-
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wards you.
Wait until the blades stop if the ma-
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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
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or switching on the motor.
Switch on the motor according to the
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instructions with feet well away from
rotating parts.
Do not put hands or feet near or un-
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der rotating parts.
Always stand clear of the discharge
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zone when operating the machine.
Never pick up or carry the machine
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while the motor is running.
When storing, make sure that all 4
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wheels of the garden tool stand on
the ground/floor.
Only lift the garden tool with the car-
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rying handle. Use the carrying handle
with care.
Do not modify the product. Unau-
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thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
Bosch Power Tools
Leaf Collect
The leaf collect blade has been de-
signed to allow you to pick up autumn
leaves from your lawn. In order for this
functionality to work within optimal
parameters, please note the following:
– Only collect leaves with the ma-
chine set at maximum cutting
height.
– Collect leaves from your lawn only.
– Before collecting leaves inspect
the area where the machine is to
be used and keep people, pets,
glass structures and cars away
from use.
Remove the isolator switch:
– Whenever you leave the machine.
– Before clearing a blockage.
– Before checking, cleaning or work-
ing on the machine.
– After striking a foreign object. In-
spect the machine for damage and
change the blade as necessary.
– If the machine starts to vibrate ab-
normally (check immediately).
Maintenance
Always wear gardening gloves
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when handling or working near the
sharp blades.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
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to ensure safe working with the
product.
Check the grass catcher frequently
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for wear or deterioration.
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