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Safety Instructions
Meaning of the symbols
Disconnect mains supply
before touching blade!
1. General Information:
This lawnmower is intended for the care of grass and lawns in the private sector. Because of the physical hazard to the operator the lawnmower
may not be used:
- to trim shrubs, hedges and bushes,
- or cutting climbing plants
- lawns on roof plantings
- in balcony boxes
- for cleaning sidewalks (vacuuming – blowing away – removing snow),
- for chaffing and cutting up tree and hedge cuttings
- as a tractor (for drive mowers) for lawn turning devices, strewing car, trailer e.g. for passengers transporting cuttings (except in the grass
collection
basket provided).
- Never let children or other persons who are not familiar with the operating instructions use the lawnmower. Juveniles under l6 years may not
use the
equipment. Local regulations may specify the minimum age of the operator.
- Never cut your lawn if persons, particularly children and animals are in the vicinity.
- Mow only in daylight or with appropriate artificial lighting.
2. Before Mowing:
• Never mow without wearing firm footwear and long trousers: Never mow barefoot or in open sandals.
• ttach the baffle provided and/or collection gear. Make certain that it is firmly fitted. Operation without or with damaged protective equipment is
forbidden.
• Examine the cable installed externally on the mower and the connecting cable for damage and ageing (perishing). Use only when in good
condition.
• Check the work tool to make certain that the mounting elements are tightly fitted for damage or serious wear.
• Observe the installation instructions when replacing parts.
• Inspect the catcher bag frequently for wear and deformation.
• Check the condition of all outside cables. geing and damaged cables must be replaced by a qualified person.
• Before adjusting or cleaning the tool and before checking for a caught or damaged connecting cable, switch off the tool and disconnect the
mains plug.
• Before using, ensure (visually) that the cutting blades and their attaching parts are not blunt or damaged. Replace blunt or damaged cutting blades
by whole sets to avoid imbalance.
3. Cable
- Please work with safety cables from WOLF. For the connection only lines which are not lighter than rubber hose lines H0 7 RN-F to DIN/VDE
0282
with a minimum diameter of 3 x 1,5 mm
- The attachments of the connection cables must be rubber or covered with rubber and comply with Standard DIN/VDE 0620.
- ttachments must be splashproof (applicable in ustria only).
- Use a leakage-protective system (RCD) with a leakage current of no more than 30 m .
- ttach connection cable to traction relief. Make sure that in does not rub against edges, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze cable
through
door or window gaps.
- Switching devices must not be removed or bridged (e.g. tying of switching lever to guide spar).
4. Starting the Motor:
- Switch om motor only when your feet are at a safe distanca from the mower chassis and when standing on firm ground - not in high grass;
- Do not tilt the mower when starting the motor unless the mower must be tilted for starting. If so, do not tilt the mower more than absolutely necessary and
lift only the part farthest from the user. lways ensure that both of your hands are in the working positions before replacing the mower on the ground.
- Do not start the engine if you are standing in front of the ejection channel.
5. During work - for your Safety:
- TTENTION - D NGER! Keep hands away from rotating cutter blade and remember that the blade continues to rotate for a short while after
the
motor has been switched off;
- lways walk behind the handle bars, holding the upper handle grip with both hands;
- Keep feet away from the mower chassis and be extra carefull when mowing on hills or slopes to prevent slipping. Mow across the hill, if
possible.
Mowe forward at walking pace, never run;
- void pulling the mower backwards (towards you) during work;
- Switch off motor before tilting or lifting the mower and when pushing off the lawn area;
- Never use the mower when the protective parts are damaged or safety equipment such as the deflector and/or grass catching parts are missing;
- Use the height adjustment only when the mower is stationary and the rotating blade has come to a complete standstill;
- Before removing the grassbox switch off the motor and wait until the rotating blade has come to a complete standstill;
- Never push mower over gravel with running motor;
- If possible, avoid mowing in wet coditions;
Keep the supply flexible
cord away from the cutting
blade!
must be used.
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