Parkside PBAM 224 A1 Operating And Safety Instructions Manual page 15

Do not operate the device after taking alcohol, drugs or
medication that impairs the ability to react.
m Personal safety
Attention! Risk to health due to vibrations!
Excessive exposure to vibrations can cause circulatory or
nerve damage, especially in people with circulatory problems.
Consult a doctor if symptoms occur that may have been
triggered by exposure to vibration.
Such symptoms, which mainly occur in the fingers, hands or
wrists, are for example:
• Numbness,
• Pain,
• Muscle weakness,
• Skin discolourations,
• Unpleasant tingling sensation.
Hold the handlebars firmly but not tensely with both hands at
the designated points during operation. Plan working hours
in such a way that higher stress levels are avoided over an
extended period of time.
Warning! This power tool generates an electromagnetic
field during operation. This field can impair active or passive
medical implants under certain conditions. In order to prevent
the risk of serious or deadly injuries, we recommend that
persons with medical implants consult with their physician and
the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operating the
power tool.
Clothing and equipment
• Always wear sturdy footwear with non-slip soles during
work. Never work barefoot or in sandals, for example.
• The device may only be operated with long trousers and
tight-fitting clothing.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get caught on moving
parts (control levers) – also no jewellery, no ties and no
scarves.
• When carrying out maintenance and cleaning work, as well
as when transporting the device, always wear sturdy gloves
and tie up and secure long hair (bandana, cap, etc.).
• Suitable safety goggles must be worn when sharpening the
mowing blade.
During work
• Never work while people, especially children, or animals are
nearby. Make sure that grass is never ejected towards third
parties.
• Do not work with the device during rain, thunderstorms and
especially when there is a risk of lightning.
Exhaust gases:
• Danger to life due to poisoning! Stop work immediately
in case of nausea, headache, visual disturbance (e.g.
diminishing field of vision), hearing disturbance, dizziness,
loss of concentration. These symptoms can be caused, among
other things, by excessive exhaust gas concentrations.
8 GB/IE
• The device produces toxic exhaust gases as soon as the
combustion engine is running. These gases contain toxic
carbon monoxide, a colourless and odourless gas, as well
as other pollutants. The combustion engine must never be
operated in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces.
• The exhaust gases of the combustion engine are released
into the open in front of the left rear wheel. When working
with the device, ensure that this area is kept clean at all times
and is never covered so that exhaust gases do not build up.
m Work area safety
• Completely check the terrain where the device will be used
and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign
objects that may be thrown up by the device. Obstacles (e.g.
tree stumps, roots) can easily be overlooked in the tall grass.
• Therefore, before working with the device, mark all foreign
objects (obstacles) hidden in the lawn that cannot be
removed.
• Look out for depressions (holes) in the terrain and other non-
visible danger spots. Obstacles can easily be overlooked in
the tall grass.
• Use the device with special care when working near slopes,
terrain edges, ditches and dykes. In particular, ensure that
there is sufficient distance to such danger points.
• Take special care at blind spots, bushes, trees and other
obstacles behind which there may be people, especially
children, or animals.
• Stop the petrol ride-on lawnmower immediately and turn off
the mowing blades if anyone enters the mowing area.
• Always keep an eye on the area in front of the vehicle.
Watch out for obstacles so that you can avoid them in time.
• Before reversing, always check the area behind the petrol
ride-on lawnmower and disengage the attachment device if
fitted. Never mow backwards unless absolutely necessary.
When mowing in reverse, take extra care and thoroughly
check the entire area behind the petrol ride-on lawnmower
before starting to mow.
• When working within a group, you must always let others
know in good time what you intend to do. Observe the
safety distance!
• Before any change of direction, reduce the driving speed so
that the user remains in control of the device at all times and
also so that the petrol ride-on lawnmower cannot tip over.
• When operating near roads and when crossing traffic routes,
attention must be paid to other road users.
• Special care is needed when mowing near roads, cycle
paths and footpaths. Ejected parts can cause serious injuries
and damage.
m Use of petrol
m Danger to life! Petrol is toxic and highly
flammable.
• Only store petrol in containers (canisters) designed and
tested for this purpose. The tank caps must always be
properly screwed on and tightened. Defective caps must be
replaced for safety reasons.