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• Leave protective screens in place and in working
order.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts, etc. are securely tight-
ened.
• Never use the product if it is in need of repair or
in poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged,
missing or defective parts before use.
• Check the product for fuel leaks.
• Keep it in good functional order. Do not use the prod-
uct if the engine cannot be switched on and off at the
corresponding switch.
• A petrol-driven machine that cannot be controlled
via the engine switch is dangerous and must be re-
placed.
• Before starting the machine, get into the habit of
checking that screwdrivers and spanners are away
from the area around the product. A screwdriver or
spanner that is still in a rotating device part may re-
sult in personal injury.
• Be attentive, watch your actions and use common
sense when working with the machine. Do not over-
extend yourself.
• Do not operate the product barefoot or with sandals
or similar light footwear. Wear safety shoes that
protect your feet and improve your grip on slippery
surfaces.
• Ensure safe footing and balance at all times. This
enables better control of the product in unexpected
situations.
• Prevent unintentional start-up. Make sure that the
engine switch is switched off before transporting the
product or carrying out maintenance work on the
machine. Transport or maintenance work on the ma-
chine can lead to accidents if the switch is on.
Safe handling of petrol
• Petrol is very flammable and its gases can explode
if they ignite.
• Take safety measures when handling petrol to re-
duce the risk of serious injury.
• Use a suitable petrol can when filling or draining the
tank.
• Carry out this work in clean, well-ventilated outdoor
areas.
• Do not smoke. Do not allow sparks, naked flames or
other sources of fire to get near when filling up with
petrol or working with the machine.
• Never fill the tank indoors. Keep earthed, electri-
cally conductive objects, such as tools, away from
exposed electrical parts and wires to avoid sparking
or arcing. This could ignite petrol gases.
• Always switch off the engine and let it cool down
before refilling the fuel tank. Never remove the fuel
filler cap or fill fuel into the tank while the engine is
running or while the engine is hot.
• Do not use the product if you know there is a leak in
the fuel system. Slowly loosen the fuel filler cap to re-
lease any pressure in the tank. Never overfill the tank
(petrol should never be above the marked maximum
fill level). Close the fuel tank securely again with the
fuel filler cap and wipe up any spilled petrol.
• Do not use the product if the fuel filler cap is not
screwed tightly shut. Avoid ignition sources near
spilled petrol. If petrol has been spilled, do not at-
tempt to start the product. Move the product away
from the area of the spillage and prevent the forma-
tion of ignition sources until the petrol gases have
dissipated.
• Store petrol only in containers specially manufac-
tured for this purpose.
• Store petrol in a cool, well-ventilated area away from
sparks and naked flames or other sources of igni-
tion. Never store petrol or the product with a filled
tank in a building where petrol gases could reach
sparks, naked flames or other ignition sources such
as water heaters, ovens, clothes dryers or similar or
get into them.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing the product in
an enclosed area.
• Always maintain good footing on inclines. The fol-
lowing applies to wheeled machines: Always mow
across hills i.e. never straight up or straight down.
• Take particular care when changing direction on a
slope.
• Do not run the combustion engine in closed rooms in
which hazardous carbon monoxide can collect.
• Wear work gloves and safety shoes, safety goggles,
close-fitting work clothes, and hearing protection
(PPE) while working.
• Use only cutting tools and accessories recommend-
ed by the manufacturer. Use of other insert tools and
accessories may result in injury to the user.
• A hot engine, exhaust pipe or drive unit can burn the
skin.
6. Residual risks
Residual risks and accident protective measures
Neglect of ergonomic principles
Negligent use of personal protective equipment
(PPE)
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