Bosch ARM 33 Original Instructions Manual page 12

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 Before using, always visually inspect
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-
cial light.
 Avoid mowing in bad weather condi-
tions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
 Avoid operating the machine in wet
grass, where feasible.
 Walk, never run.
 Never operate the appliance with de-
fective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflec-
tors and/or grass catchers in place.

Always wear ear protection.

Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – nev-
er up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
 Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
 Never mow by pulling the mower to-
wards you.
 Wait until the blades stop if the ma-
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.
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 Do not tilt the machine when starting
or switching on the motor, except if
the machine has to be tilted for start-
ing in long grass. In this case, do not
tilt it more than absolutely necessary
and tilt only the part which is away
from the operator. Always ensure
that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the ma-
chine to the ground.

Switch on the motor according to the
instructions with feet well away from
rotating parts.

Do not put hands or feet near or un-
der rotating parts.
 Always stand clear of the discharge
zone when operating the machine.
 Never pick up or carry the machine
while the motor is running.
 Do not modify this product. Unau-
thorized modifications may impair
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
 Regularly inspect the supply cable
and any extension cables. Do not con-
nect damaged cables to the supply or
touch a damaged cable before it is
disconnected from the supply. A
damaged cable can lead to contact
with live parts. Beware electric shock
hazard.
Remove the plug from the socket:
– Whenever you leave the machine.
– before clearing a blockage,
– before checking, cleaning or working
on the machine,
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