Operating And Maintenance Safety - Qualcast MEB1334M Instruction Manual

Safety Information
Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly
Personal Safety (continued)
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If the lawn mower begins to vibrate abnormally, switch it off immediately, disconnect the plug
immediately and check it carefully. Ensure that all the nuts, bolts and screws are tight and that the
mower is in a safe condition for use.
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Do not leave the mower out in the rain. The lawn must not be wet or very damp.
• Only push the mower at a normal walking pace.
• Be particularly careful when you change the direction of the mower or pull it towards you. Avoid
pulling it towards you while the blade is moving.
• Switch off the mower if it has to be pushed over surfaces other than grass, and when moving the
mower to and from the area you wish to mow.
• Carefully actuate the starter switch in accordance with the instructions. (See Operating
Instructions)
• Do not switch the mower on and off frequently over a short period of time, and in particular do not
play with the ON/OFF switch.
• Do not touch the cutting blade until the machine has been disconnected from the mains and the
cutting blade has reached a complete standstill.
• Never lift or carry the mower whilst the motor is running.
• Switch off the motor and disconnect the plug whenever you leave the lawn mower.
• Keep the lawn mower in a dry place which is inaccessible to children at all times.
• Before you adjust or clean the mower or check whether the mains lead is kinked or damaged,

Operating and Maintenance Safety

switch off the mower and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
CAUTION! Read all safety requirements and instructions.
Any errors made in following the safety requirements and instruction may result in an electric shock,
fire and serious injury.
Keep all safety regulations and instructions in a safe place for future use.
• Do not use the lawnmower if the cords are damaged or worn.
• Do not connect a damaged cord to the mains supply or touch a damaged cord before it is
disconnected from the mains supply. A damaged cord could allow parts to become live and cause
a risk of electrocution.
• Do not attempt to touch the blades before the machine is disconnected from the supply and the
blades have come to a complete stop.
• Keep extension cords away from the blade. The blade can cause damage to cords and lead to
contact with live parts.
• Disconnect from the mains supply (i.e. remove the plug from the mains socket)
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