Scheppach BC-MP430-X Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions page 25

Additional safety instructions
• Never allow children or other persons who are unfa-
miliar with the usage instructions to use the lawnmow-
er. Contact your local governmental agency for infor-
mation regarding minimum age requirements for oper-
ating the lawnmower.
• Never mow while people, especially children or ani-
mals are nearby. Always keep in mind that the opera-
tor is responsible for accidents involving other persons
and/or their property.
• Only mow when visibility is good. It is necessary to
keep third parties away.
• If you hand the product over to another person, please
hand over this operating manual as well.
ATTENTION
Danger of flying stones!
Never drive over gravel with the motor running.
• Prior to use. always perform a visual inspection to
check whether the blade and fastening bolts are worn
out or damaged. To prevent an imbalance, worn out
or damaged blades and bolts may only be replaced in
sets.
• Be careful when adjusting the product and avoid trap-
ping fingers between the moving blade and rigid parts
of the device.
• Be particularly careful when mowing on yielding
ground, nearby rubbish tips, ditches and dykes.
• Avoid mowing in places where the wheels have trou-
ble gripping or mowing is unsafe in any other way.
• Operating the product at excessive speed can in-
crease the risk of accidents.
• Watch out for traffic near a road.
• Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the engine is
running.
• Stop the blade when the lawnmower has to be tilted,
when transporting over areas other than grass and
when moving the lawnmower to and from the area to
be mowed.
• Start the engine with care, in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions. Ensure that your feet are
far enough away from the blade.
• Do not tip the lawnmower when you start the engine
unless the lawnmower must be raised off of the
ground a little in order to start it. In this case, only tilt
as far as absolutely required and only lift the side
away from the operator.
• Never put hands and feet on or under rotating parts.
Always keep clear of the ejection opening.
• Use only blades and accessories recommended by
the manufacturer. Use of other insert tools and acces-
sories may result in injury to the user.
• Always keep the product in good operating condition.
• It is necessary to take enough breaks to reduce noise
and vibration exposure.
• Please note that improper maintenance, the use of
non-compliant spare parts, or the removal or modifica-
tion of safety devices can result in damage to the
product and serious injury to the person working with
it.
• Please note that the product's safety systems or
equipment must not be tampered with or deactivated.
Never remove any safety-related parts.
CAUTION
The lawnmower must not be used without either the full
grass catcher or the self-closing separating guard for
the ejection opening in place.
• Never use the lawnmower if the blade or safety grilles
are damaged, or without the attached guards, e.g. de-
flectors and/or grass catching devices.
Residual risks
The product has been built according to state-of-the-
art and the recognised technical safety rules.
However, individual residual risks can arise during
operation.
• Damage to hearing if the stipulated hearing protection
is not worn.
• Residual risks can be minimised if the "Safety Instruc-
tions" and the "Intended Use" together with the oper-
ating manual as a whole are observed.
• Use the product in the way that is recommended in
this operating manual. This is how to ensure that your
product provides optimum performance.
• Furthermore, despite all precautions having been met,
some non-obvious residual risks may still remain.
WARNING
This power tool generates an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field can impair active or passive
medical implants under certain circumstances. In order
to prevent the risk of serious or deadly injuries, we rec-
ommend that persons with medical implants consult
with their physician and the manufacturer of the medical
implant prior to operating the power tool.
WARNING
In case of extended working periods, the operating per-
sonnel may suffer circulatory disturbances in their
hands (vibration white finger) due to vibrations.
Raynaud's syndrome is a vascular disease that causes
the small blood vessels on the fingers and toes to
cramp in spasms. The affected areas are no longer
supplied with sufficient blood and therefore appear ex-
tremely pale. The frequent use of vibrating products can
cause nerve damage in people whose circulation is im-
paired (e.g. smokers, diabetics).
If you notice unusual adverse effects, stop working im-
mediately and seek medical advice.
ATTENTION
The product is part of the 20V IXES series and may on-
ly be operated with batteries of this series. Batteries
may only be charged with battery chargers of this se-
ries. Observe the manufacturer's instructions.
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