Safety Notes; Explanation Of Symbols; Operation - Bosch Rotak 32 Original Instructions Manual

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Safety Notes

Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the machine.
Please keep the instructions safe for later use!

Explanation of symbols

General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Pay attention that bystanders are not injured
through foreign objects thrown from the ma-
chine.
Warning: Keep a safe distance from the machine
when operating.
Caution: Do not touch rotating blades. Sharp
blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fingers.
Switch off and remove plug from mains before ad-
justing, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and
before leaving the garden product unattended for
any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away
from the cutting blades.
Wait until all machine components have com-
pletely stopped before touching them. The blades
continue to rotate after the machine is switched
off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not use the machine in the rain or leave it out-
doors when it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting
means.

Operation

 Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in-
structions to use the machine. Local regulations may re-
strict the age of the operator. When not in use store the
machine out of reach of children.
F 016 L70 768 | (4.2.14)
 This machine is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capa-
bilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the machine by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the machine.
 Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
 The operator or user is responsible for accidents or haz-
ards occurring to other people or their property.
 Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing
open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long
trousers.
 Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
foreign objects.
 Before using, always visually inspect to see that the
blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
 Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
 Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
 Walk, never run.
 Never operate the appliance with defective guards or
shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
 Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – never up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the ma-
chine towards you.
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
 Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for transpor-
tation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the machine to and from the area to be
mowed.
 Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the
motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting in
long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the op-
erator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the machine to the ground.
 Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet
well away from rotating parts.
 Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
 Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating
the machine.
 Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is run-
ning.
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