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Safety instructions

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER!

Danger of fatal injury and danger of
extremely severe injury!

Lack of knowledge of the safety instruc-
tions and operating instructions can lead
to extremely serious and even fatal inju-
ry.

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Observe all safety instructions and
instructions for use in these operating
instructions as well the operating in-
structions which are referred to be-
fore you start using the appliance.

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Keep all supplied documents in a
safe place for future reference.

3.1

Operator

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Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the appli-
ance. Observe any country-specific safety
regulations concerning the minimum age of
the user.

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Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.

3.2

Personal protective equipment

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Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injury to the head and limbs as well as
to avoid hearing impairment.

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The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements. If you
have long hair, it is essential to wear a hair
net. Never wear loose items of clothing or ac-
cessories that be pulled into the appliance,
e.g. scarves, loose-fitting shirts, long neck
chains.

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The personal protective equipment compris-
es:

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Hearing protection and protective eye-
wear

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Long trousers and sturdy shoes

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Protective gloves

3.3

Safety in the workplace

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Work only in daylight or under very bright arti-
ficial light.

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Operate the appliance only on solid and level
ground and not on sharp inclines.

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Pay attention to stability.

3.4

Safety of persons, animals and property

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Use the appliance only for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.

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The user is responsible for accidents involv-
ing other people and their property.

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Keep third parties out of the danger area.

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Switch on the appliance only when there are
no persons or animals in the working area.

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Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.

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Never take passengers along on the appliance.

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Never direct the exhaust gas jet of the engine
towards persons and animals or towards in-
flammable products and objects.

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Do not reach into the vacuum and vent grilles
when the engine is running. Injuries can oc-
cur due to rotating appliance parts.

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Always switch off the appliance when not in
use, e.g. when changing the work area,
during service and maintenance, and when
filling with the petrol/oil mixture.

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Do not mow during thunderstorms. No pro-
tection against lightning strikes.

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Always drive across the slope.

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The lawn tractor can cause serious injuries
due to its inherent weight. Be especially care-
ful while loading and unloading the lawn trac-
tor when transporting it on a vehicle or trailer.

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This lawn tractor is not allowed to be towed.
Use a suitable vehicle for transport on public
roads.

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Do not operate the lawn tractor in poorly ven-
tilated working areas (e.g. a garage). The ex-
haust gases contain poisonous carbon mon-
oxide as well as other harmful substances.

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Immediately switch off the appliance if there
is an accident in order to avoid further injuries
and/or property damage.

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Never operate the appliance with worn or de-
fective parts. Worn or defective appliance
parts can cause serious injuries.

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Only use genuine spare parts and genuine
accessories.

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Before each use: Check all safety facilities as
described in these operating instructions.

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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

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Do not allow children and adolescents to play
with the machine.