Black & Decker BEMWH551 Mode D'emploi page 7

Before use, inspect the extension
cable for signs of damage, wear and
ageing. Replace the extension cable
if damaged or defective. When using
a cable reel, always unwind the cable
completely.
Do not transport the machine while the
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power source is running
Firmly grip handle with both hands
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when operating the hover mower.
If at any time it is felt necessary to tilt
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the hover mower, make sure that both
hands remain in the operating position
while the hover mower is tilted. Keep
both hands in the operating position
until the hover mower is returned to
rest correctly on the ground.
Never wear radio or music
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headphones while operating the hover
mower.
Never attempt to make a wheel height
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adjustment while the motor is running
or while the safety key is in the switch
housing.
If the hover mower stalls, turn mower
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off, wait for blade to stop, before
attempting to unclog the chute or
remove anything from under the deck.
Keep hands and feet away from
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cutting area.
Keep blades sharp.
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Always use protective gloves when
handling the hover mower blade.
If you are using the grass collector,
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check it frequently for wear and
deterioration. If excessively worn,
replace with a new grass collector for
your safety.
(Original instructions)
Use extreme caution when reversing
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or pulling the hover mower towards
you.
Do not put hands or feet near or under
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the hover mower.
Keep clear of the discharger opening
at all times.
Clear the area where the hover mower
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is to be used of objects such as rocks,
sticks, wire, toys, bones etc., which
could be thrown by the blade.
Objects struck by the blade can cause
severe injury to persons. Stay behind
the handle when the motor is running.
Do not operate the hover mower
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barefooted or while wearing sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
Do not pull hover mower backward
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unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
Never direct discharged material
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toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Release the start handle to
turn the hover mower off and stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate the hover mower
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without the entire grass collector,
discharge guard, rear guard, or other
safety protective devices in place and
working. Periodically check all guards
and safety protective devices to
ensure they are in good working order
and will operate properly and perform
their intended function.
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