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4.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
5.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the mower.
6.
Do not operate machines in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Machines create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
7.
Physical condition - Do not operate mower
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
Preparation
1.
While operating the mower, always wear sub-
stantial footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing or jewelry
that is loose fitting or that has hanging cords or
ties. They can be caught in moving parts.
Before use, always visually inspect the mower
2.
for damaged, missing or misplaced guards or
shields.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before
3.
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
4.
Do not insert the battery cartridge into mower
until it is ready to be used.
5.
Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
6.
Always wear protective goggles to protect
your eyes from injury when using power tools.
The goggles must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in
the USA, EN 166 in Europe, or AS/NZS 1336
in Australia/New Zealand. In Australia/New
Zealand, it is legally required to wear a face
shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
7.
Check the mower blades or mower blade bolts
carefully for cracks or damage before oper-
ation. Replace cracked or damaged mower
blades or mower blade bolts immediately.
8.
Remove foreign matters such as rocks, wire,
bottles, bones and large sticks from the work
area before mowing to prevent personal injury
or damage to the mower.
9.
Objects struck by the mower blade can cause
severe injuries to persons. The lawn should
always be carefully examined and cleared of
all objects prior to each mowing.
10. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip
and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
11.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for
safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected
situations.
Operation
Do not overreach. Keep the balance at all
1.
times. Always be sure of the footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Stop the mower and remove the battery car-
2.
tridge, and 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,
- whenever the mower starts vibrating
abnormally.
3.
Never operate the mower with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors and/or grass basket, in
place.
4.
Avoid using the mower in bad weather con-
ditions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
5.
Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all
times while operating the mower.
6.
Operate the mower only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
Switch on the mower carefully according to
7.
instructions and with feet well away from the
mower blade(s).
Take care against injury to feet and hands from
8.
the mower blades.
9.
Always ensure that the ventilation openings
are kept clear of debris.
10. 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.
11.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the mower towards you.
12. Stop the mower blade(s) if the mower has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing sur-
faces other than grass, and when transporting
the mower to and from the area to be used.
13. 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 mower to the
ground.
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