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24 General and Product-Specific Safety Instructions
g) Use the lawn mower, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instruc‐
tions, taking into account the working condi‐
tions and the work to be performed. Use of
the lawn mower for operations different from
those intended could result in a hazardous
situation.
h) 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 lawn
mower in unexpected situations.
24.6 Battery Lawn Mower Use and
Care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable
for one type of battery pack may create a risk
of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use lawn mowers only with specifically des‐
ignated battery packs. Use of any other bat‐
tery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper
clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other
small metal objects, that can make a connec‐
tion from one terminal to another. Shorting
the battery terminals together may cause
burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If
contact accidentally occurs, flush with water.
If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
e) Do not use a battery pack or lawn mower
that is damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of injury.
f) Do not expose a battery pack or lawn mower
to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to
fire or temperature above 130 °C may cause
explosion.
g) Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or lawn mower out‐
side the temperature range specified in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at tem‐
peratures outside the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of
fire.
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24.7 Service
a) Have your lawn mower serviced by a quali‐
fied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the lawn mower is maintained.
b) Never service damaged battery packs. Serv‐
ice of battery packs should only be per‐
formed by the manufacturer or authorised
service providers.
24.8 Safety Instructions for Battery
Lawn Mowers
a) Do not use the lawn mower in bad weather
conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being
struck by lightning.
b) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife
where the lawn mower is to be used. Wildlife
may be injured by the lawn mower during
operation.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawn
mower is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign
objects. Thrown objects can cause personal
injury.
d) Before using the lawn mower, always visu‐
ally inspect to see that the blade and the
blade assembly are not worn or damaged.
Worn or damaged parts increase the risk of
injury.
e) Check the grass catcher frequently for wear
or deterioration. A worn or damaged grass
catcher may increase the risk of personal
injury.
f) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in
working order and be properly mounted. A
guard that is loose, damaged, or is not func‐
tioning correctly may result in personal injury.
g) Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
Blocked air inlets and debris may result in
overheating or risk of fire.
h) While operating the lawn mower, always
wear non-slip and protective footwear. Do
not operate the lawn mower when barefoot
or wearing open sandals. This reduces the
chance of injury to the feet from contact with
the moving blade.
i) While operating the lawn mower, always
wear long trousers. Exposed skin increases
the likelihood of injury from thrown objects.
Do not operate the lawn mower in wet grass.
j)
Walk, never run. This reduces the risk of slip‐
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