Bosch UniversalRotak 450 Original Instructions Manual page 11

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 We would advise you to wear ear pro-
tection for your own convenience.
 Never operate the product when you
are tired, ill or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medicine.
 Working on banks can be danger-
ous.
– Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on
slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – nev-
er up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
 Use extreme caution when stepping
back or pulling the machine towards
you.
 Never mow by pulling the mower to-
wards you.

Wait until the blades stop if the ma-
chine has to be tilted for transporta-
tion when crossing surfaces other
than grass and when transporting the
machine to and from the area to be
mowed.
 Do not tilt the machine when starting
or switching on the motor.
 Switch on the motor according to the
instructions with feet well away from
rotating parts.
 Do not put hands or feet near or un-
der rotating parts.
 Always stand clear of the discharge
zone when operating the machine.
 Never pick up or carry the machine
while the motor is running.
 Do not modify this product. Unau-
thorized modifications may impair
Bosch Power Tools
the safety of your product and may
result in increased noise and vibra-
tion.
 Regularly inspect the supply cable
and any extension cables. Do not con-
nect damaged cables to the supply or
touch a damaged cable before it is
disconnected from the supply. A
damaged cable can lead to contact
with live parts. Beware electric shock
hazard.
Leaf Collect
The leaf collect blade has been de-
signed to allow you to pick up autumn
leaves from your lawn. In order for this
functionality to work within optimal pa-
rameters, please note the following:
– only collect leaves with the machine
set at 70 mm cutting hight
– collect leaves from your lawn only
– before collecting leaves inspect the
area where the machine is to be used
and keep people, pets, glass struc-
tures and cars away from use
Remove the plug from the socket:
– Whenever you leave the machine.
– before clearing a blockage,
– before checking, cleaning or working
on the machine,
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for damage and make re-
pairs as necessary,
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnor-
mally (check immediately).
Connecting to the mains
 The voltage indicated on the rating
plate must correspond to the voltage
of the power source.
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