Makita ELM4121 Series Instruction Manual page 12

28. Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be used.
29. Never operate the mower with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors and/or grass basket, in
place.
30. Switch on the mower carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
31. Do not tilt the mower when switching on the
motor, except if the mower has to be tilted
for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part, which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the appliance to the
ground.
32. Do not start the mower when standing in front
of the discharge opening.
33. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
34. Do not transport the mower while the mower is
turned on.
35. Stop the mower, and remove plug from the
socket. Make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop
- whenever you leave the mower,
- before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute,
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower,
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the mower.
36. If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
- inspect for damage,
- replace or repair any damaged parts,
- check for and tighten any loose parts.
37. Be careful during adjustment of the mower
to prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving blades and fixed parts of the mower.
38. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when chang-
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes.
39. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water
in motor and electrical connections.
40. Check the blade mounting bolt at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
41. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
42. Take care as rotating one blade can cause
other blades to rotate.
43. Always allow the mower to cool down before
storing.
44. When servicing the blades be aware that, even
though the power source is switched off, the
blades can still be moved.
45. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Use only genuine replacement parts and
accessories.
46. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
47. Follow instruction for lubricating and chang-
ing accessories.
48. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
49. Check to make sure that the voltage and fre-
quency of the power supply correspond to the
specifications given on the identification plate.
We recommend the use of a residual-current-op-
erated circuit breaker (ground-fault circuit inter-
rupter) with a tripping current of 30 mA or less, or
an earth leakage current protector.
50. This machine can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabil-
ities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the machine in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
Residual risks
Even if you are operating this product in accordance
with all the safety requirements, potential risks of injury
and damage remain. The following dangers can arise in
connection with the structure and design of this product.
1. Health defects resulting from vibration emission
if the product is being used over long periods of
time or not adequately managed and properly
maintained.
2. Injuries and damage to property due to broken
application tools or the sudden impact of hidden
objects during use.
3. Danger of injury and property damage caused by
flying objects.
WARNING:
tromagnetic 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 doctor and
the medical implant manufacturer before operat-
ing this product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
with product (gained from repeated use) replace
strict adherence to safety rules for the subject
product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated
in this instruction manual may cause serious
personal injury.
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