Maintenance And Storage - EINHELL BG-PM 51 S HW-E Mode D'emploi D'origine

the ground a little in order to start it. In this
case, tilt it as little as absolutely necessary
and only raise the side opposite to that of the
user.
15. Do not start the engine if you are positioned in
front of the chute.
16. Never move your hands or feet toward or un-
der any rotating parts. Keep clear of the chute
opening at all times.
17. Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the engi-
ne running.
18. Pull out the ignition key and spark plug boot.
- before you dislodge any blockages or clogs
in the chute.
- before carrying out any checks, cleaning,
maintenance or other work on the lawn mo-
wer.
- if you have struck a foreign object. Examine
the mower for signs of damage and carry out
any necessary repairs before restarting and
continuing to work with the mower. If the lawn
mower begins to experience exceptionally
strong vibrations, immediately switch it off
and check it.
- when you leave the lawn mower.
19. Switch off the engine and make sure that the
blade and all moving parts have come to a
complete standstill.
- before you refuel.
20. When you switch off the engine, move the
throttle lever to the „Stop" position. Close the
petrol cock (if fi tted).
21. Operating the equipment at excessive speed
may increase the risk of accidents.
22. Carry out adjustment work on the equipment
with care and avoid jamming your fi ngers bet-
ween the moving blades and rigid parts of the
equipment.

Maintenance and storage

1. Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
tightened securely and that the equipment is
in safe working condition.
2. Never store the mower (with petrol in the
tank) inside a building in which petrol fumes
could come into contact with open fl ames or
sparks.
3. Allow the engine to cool before you put the
lawn mower in an enclosed area.
4. In order to avoid fi re hazards, keep the engi-
ne, exhaust and the area around the fuel tank
free from grass, leaves and leaking grease
(oil).
5. Routinely check the grass basket for signs of
wear and impaired functionality.
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6. For your own safety, replace worn or dama-
ged parts without delay.
7. If the fuel tank needs to be emptied, ensure
that it is done out in the open with a petrol
suction pump (available from DIY stores).
1.1 Safety information for the charger
•
Wear safety goggles and gloves when char-
ging the battery. The caustic acid presents a
high risk of injury.
•
Do not wear any items of clothing made
of synthetic materials so as to avoid spark
formation caused by electrostatic discharge
when charging the battery.
•
CAUTION! Explosive gases – avoid flames
and sparks
•
The charger contains components such as
the switch and fuse which may generate arcs
and sparks. It is essential to ensure that there
is good ventilation in the garage or room.
•
The charger is suitable for maintenance-free
12V batteries only.
•
Do not charge any "non-rechargeable batte-
ries" or defective batteries.
•
Refer to the instructions supplied by the bat-
tery manufacturer.
•
Disconnect the equipment from the mains
supply before you connect or disconnect the
battery.
•
Important. Avoid flames and sparks.
•
Explosive gas is released during the charging
process.
•
Store the equipment in a dry indoor location
only.
•
Caution! Battery acid is aggressive.
•
Should any acid splash onto hands or
clothing, wash off immediately with soap so-
lution. Should any acid splash into your eyes,
wash it out immediately with water (for 15
minutes) and seek the advice of a doctor.
•
Do not charge any non-rechargeable batte-
ries.
•
Refer to the information and instructions pro-
vided by the battery manufacturer relating to
charging the battery.
•
Do not charge more than one battery at any
one time.
•
The mains connection lead and the charging
cables must be in perfect condition.
•
Keep children away from the battery and
charger.
•
Important. If you smell an acrid odor of gas,
this indicates that there is an acute danger of
explosion. Do not switch off the equipment.
Do not disconnect the battery from the power
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