Additional Safety Warnings - Makita DLM463 Instruction Manual

4. Before using the lawnmower, always visually
inspect to see that the blade and the blade
assembly are not worn or damaged. Worn or
damaged parts increase the risk of injury.
5. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration. A worn or damaged grass catcher
may increase the risk of personal injury.
6. Keep guards in place. Guards must be in work-
ing order and be properly mounted. A guard
that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning cor-
rectly may result in personal injury.
7. Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
Blocked air inlets and debris may result in over-
heating or risk of fire.
8. While operating the lawnmower, always wear
non-slip and protective footwear. Do not oper-
ate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. This reduces the chance of injury
to the feet from contact with the moving blade.
While operating the lawnmower, always wear
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long trousers. Exposed skin increases the likeli-
hood of injury from thrown objects.
10. Do not operate the lawnmower in wet grass.
Walk, never run. This reduces the risk of slipping
and falling which may result in personal injury.
Do not operate the lawnmower on excessively
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steep slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of
control, slipping and falling which may result in
personal injury.
12. When working on slopes, always be sure of
your footing, always work across the face
of slopes, never up or down and exercise
extreme caution when changing direction. This
reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and
falling which may result in personal injury.
13. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the lawnmower towards you. Always be aware
of your surroundings. This reduces the risk of
tripping during operation.
14. Do not touch blades and other hazardous
moving parts while they are still in motion. This
reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
15. When clearing jammed material or cleaning
the lawnmower, make sure all power switches
are off and the battery pack is disconnected.
Unexpected operation of the lawnmower may
result in serious personal injury.

Additional safety warnings

Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
mower.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never operate the mower while people, espe-
cially children, or pets are nearby.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is
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responsible for accidents or hazards occurring
to other people or their property.
Preparation
1. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Do not insert the lock key into mower until it is
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ready to be used.
3. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip
and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
4. Do not insert or remove the lock key in the rain.
Operation
1. Stop the mower and remove the lock key, and
make sure that all moving parts have come to
a complete stop
• whenever you leave the mower;
• before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute;
before checking, cleaning or working on
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the mower.
2. If the mower strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
• Stop the mower, release the switch lever
and wait until the blade comes to a com-
plete stop.
• Remove the lock key and the battery
cartridge.
• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage.
Replace the blade if it is damaged in any
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way. Repair any damage before restarting
and continuing to operate the mower.
If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally or
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you notice anything unusual, follow these
steps immediately:
Stop the mower, release the switch lever
•
and wait until the blade comes to a com-
plete stop.
Remove the lock key and the battery
•
cartridge.
• Inspect for damage and replace or repair
any damaged parts.
• Check for and tighten any loose parts.
4. Never operate the mower with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for exam-
ple deflectors and/or grass basket, in place.
5. Operate the mower only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
Switch on the mower carefully according to
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instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
Take care against injury to feet and hands from
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the mower blades.
Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted
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for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be used.
Do not tilt the mower when switching on the
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motor, except if the mower has to be tilted
for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part, which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the mower to the
ground.
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