Use Caution During Operation; Prior To Mowing; Use Caution When Mowing - AS MOTOR AS 901 SM Operator's Manual

Safety instructions

Use caution during operation

Danger of injury during motor start
The engine must not be started
– When fuel was spilled.
– Before spilled fuel was removed.
– In closed or badly ventilated rooms (danger of poisoning!).
– When other persons are in close proximity.
Only start the device when your feet are at a safe distance to
the blade.
When the engine is started, the device must not be tilted.
Risk of injury when the blade is running
Switch off the blade and wait until the blade stops
– when you drive on surfaces other than grass.
– when you do not mow.
– when you cannot overlook completely the area to be
mowed.
– when the device must be manoeuvred out of a dangerous
position.
– when the trafficability of the area to be mowed is too un-
safe.
Risk of injury when the motor is running
Switch off the engine and wait until the blade stops
– before you tilt or transport the device.
– before you step away from the device, even for just a short
time.
– Before you adjust the cutting height.
– Before you refuel.
– before you clean or check the device or before you carry
out work on the device.
– before you unblock or unclog the discharge area.
Risk of burns
Do not touch the engine or the silencer. These parts become
very hot during operation and you can get burned. If a jumpy
movement occurs, the risk of additional injuries can result.
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Prior to mowing

Personal protective measures
During mowing, always wear safety shoes with
good grip and long trousers. Do not mow with open
sandals or while shoeless.
Wear safety gloves to protect yourself against injur-
ies and vibrations.
Noise is causing health problems. Use personal
ear protection to avoid hearing damage.
Wear safety glasses.
Ask your specialised dealer about suitable protective equip-
ment.
Preparing the mowing area
Prior to mowing, carefully check the perimeter of the lawn.
Remove rocks, pieces of wood, bones, wires, and other ob-
jects that could be picked up and thrown out by the device.

Use caution when mowing

Risk of injury
Risk of injury caused by ejected objects. Never mow when
persons, children, pets or material assets are in the danger
area.
Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating parts. Keep
a distance to the ejection area while working with the device.
Make sure that help can be provided in case of an emer-
gency.
Only mow during daylight or with adequate artificial lighting.
Never mow in the event of uncertain weather conditions and
risk of lightning.
Be especially carefully when mowing on soft ground, nearby
landfills, ditches and dikes.
Fig. 9:
Avoid mowing damp grass, there is a sliding risk!
Be extremely cautious when turning the device round or
pulling it toward you and when moving in reverse.
Always walk slowly!
Never lift or carry the device when the engine is running.
Pay attention to traffic when working close to roads.