Garland APACHE KEEPER 40V 395 S Instruction Manual page 28

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explode with heat or fire, causing serious personal and
material damage.
This battery is sealed and should never leave liquid
inside. If the seal breaks down and the liquid touches
your skin quickly wash with plenty of soap and water,
neutralize the liquid with a weak acid such as lemon
or vinegar and go to your medical center urgently. If
battery fluid touches your eyes, rinse thoroughly with
water for 10 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention. If the seal is damaged, do not inhale the
vapors produced by the battery, as they may irritate
you. In case of accidental inhalation, breathe fresh air
and seek urgent medical attention.
Always disconnect the battery from the machine
before doing any work. Only handle this machine
when it is disconnected.
2.5. USAGE AND CARE OF THIS MACHINE
Only cut grass. Do not use this machine for other
purposes. For example: do not use the lawnmower
to cut brush, to cut hay or small bushes and do not
use as a shredder. The use of the lawnmower for
unintended jobs could result in dangerous situations.
Use this machine, accessories and all its parts
according to the instruction manual and taking into
account working conditions and working area. The use
of this machine for jobs different to those specified
in the instruction manual can cause dangerous
situations.
Check that all security elements are installed and in a
good state.
Remember that the end user is responsible for the
dangers and accidents caused to other people and
objects. The manufacturer will not be in any case
held responsible for damages caused through an
inadequate or incorrect usage of this machine.
Do not overstretch the machine. Use the machine for
the correct task. The usage of the machine for the
correct jobs will result in a better job being done as
well as a more secure job.
Do not use this machine if the ¨open¨ and ¨closed¨
switch does not work. Any electric machine that
cannot be controlled by the electric switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Look after the machine. Check that all moving parts
are well aligned and that they are not blocked, that
there are no broken pieces or other conditions that
could affect the proper functioning of the machine.
If this machine is damaged, always repair it before
using it again. Most accidents occur because of poor
maintenance.
Maintain the cutting elements sharp and clean. The
cutting elements if sharp and clean will cut better, do
a better job, have less chance of getting tangled and
easier to control.
After hitting any strange object, inspect the machine
to ensure that there are no damages to the machine.
Ensure that the blade is not bent, that the chassis is
not broken or any other covers or any other problem
that could affect the proper functioning of the machine
and if you have any doubts, take the machine to your
nearest after sales dealer for repair.
Disconnect the machine and make sure that the
blade has stopped before making any adjustments,
changing any accessories, unjamming of any tangled
grass, emptying of the catcher, transport or storage of
this machine. These preventive actions reduce the risk
of accidental start up.
If the machine starts vibrating in a strange way,
disconnect the machine and examine it. If you cannot
detect why the machine vibrates, take the machine to
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