Operation - Black & Decker BEMWH551 Original Instructions Manual

Prevent body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces (e.g. metal railings,
lampposts, etc.).

Operation

Never operate the appliance with
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defective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers, in place.
Only use the appliance in daylight or
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good artificial light.
Do not expose the appliance to rain.
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Do not use the appliance in damp or
wet conditions. Preferably do not use
the appliance in wet grass.
Be sure of your footing, particularly on
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slopes. Be aware that freshly cut grass
is damp and slippery. Do not work on
steep slopes.
Work across the face of slopes, never
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up and down. Take extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Walk, never run when using the
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appliance. Do not pull the appliance
towards you or walk backwards when
using the appliance.
Switch on the appliance according to
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instructions and with your feet well
away from the blade.
Do not start the machine when
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standing in front of the discharge
opening.
Do not tilt appliance when switching it
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on, except if the appliance has to be
tilted for starting.
(Original instructions)
In that case, do not tilt the appliance
more than absolutely necessary and
lift only the part that is away from the
operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the
ground.
Switch off the appliance and wait for
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the blade assembly to stop running
if the appliance has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the appliance to and from
the area to be mowed.
Do not lift or carry the appliance until
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the blade has come to a complete
standstill.
Keep your hands and feet well away
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from the blade.
Do not put your hands or feet near or
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under rotating parts.
Keep away from discharge openings at
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all times.
Switch off, remove the plug from
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the socket and ensure that moving
parts have stopped rotating before
leaving the appliance unattended
and before changing, cleaning or
inspecting any parts of the appliance
or clearing a blockage. After striking
a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine;
If the appliance starts to vibrate
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abnormally or if you hit a foreign
object, switch the appliance off and
remove the plug from the socket.
Autogoods "130"
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