Daewoo DALLM18-320-1, User Manual

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2. GENERAL SAFETY RULES

The purpose of the safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols 
and the explanations with them, require your careful attention and understanding. The safety war-
nings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not 
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

 WARNING:

 Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. 

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. 
Save owners manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who 
may use this tool.

 WARNING:

 This machine produces an electromagnetic field during operation. This field may 

under some circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants. To reduce the risk of 
serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their physician and 
the medical implant manufacturer before operating this machine.

 WARNING:

 The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, 

which can result in eyes severely damaged. Before beginning power tool operation, always wears 
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recom-
mend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shield.

IMPORTANT

Read carefully before use.
Keep for future reference.

1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment;
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local 
regulations can restrict the age of the operator
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby;
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other 
people or their property.
5. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment 
when barefoot or wearing open sandals; Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that has 
hanging cords or ties.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which can 
be thrown by the machine.
7. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are 
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. 
Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
8. Before use check the supply and cord for signs of damage or worn. If the cord becomes dama-
ged during use, disconnect the cord from the supply immediately. DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD 
BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY. Do not use the appliance if the cord is damaged or worn. 
9. mow only in daylight or in good artificial light;
10. avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible;
11. Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
12. Walk, never run;
13. For wheeled rotary machines; mow across the face of slopes, never up and down;
14. exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;

15. Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
16. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you;
17. Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces 
other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed;
18. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example 
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
19. Start or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from the blades;
20. Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower has to 
be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tile it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part 
which is away from the operator;
21. Do not start the motor when standing in front of the discharge chute;
22. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts, Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times
23. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the motor is running;
24. Stop the motor and Pull out the key, Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
 

• Whenever you leave the machine;

• Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;

• Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;

• After striking a foreign abject. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before  

restarting and operating the lawnmower;

If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately);
 

• Inspect for damage.

• Replace or repair any damage parts.

• Check for and tighten any loose parts.

25. Stop the mower:
 

• Whenever you leave the lawnmower;

26. keep all nuts, blots and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition;
27. check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration;
28. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety;
29.No to use the lawnmower if the cords are damaged or worn
30. Not to connect a damaged cord to the supply or touch a damaged cord before it is disconnec-
ted from the supply. A damaged cord can lead to contact with live parts.
31. Not to touch the blade before the machine is disconnected form the supply and the blade have 
come to a complete stop
32. To disconnect the supply (i.e. pulling the plug from the socket)
 

• Whenever leaving the machine unattended.

• Before clearing a blockage.

• Before checking, cleaning or working on the machine.

• After striking a foreign object.

• Whenever the machine starts vibrating abnormally.

33. Children are not allowed to use the machine.
34. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental 
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
35. Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between 
moving blades and 
fixed parts of the machine.
36. Always allow the machine to cool before storing.
37. When servicing the blades be aware that, even though the power source is switched off, the 
blades can still be moved.

38. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety; Use only genuine replacement parts and accessories.
39. Be careful during adjustment of the appliance to prevent entrapment of the fingers between 
moving blades and fixed parts of appliance.
40. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or 
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

3. GENERAL IDENTIFICATION

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions. Save these instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed 
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term ‘power tool’ in all of the 
warnings below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool.

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

Read this manual carefully, observing the recommended safety instructions before, during and after 
using your lawn mower. Following these simple instructions will also maintain your lawn mower in 
good working order. Familiarize yourself with the controls on your mower before attempting to 
operate it, but above all, be sure you know how to stop your mower in an emergency. Retain this 
user manual and all other literature with your mower for future reference.

1. SYMBOLS MARKED ON THE PRODUCT

Read this instruction book carefully before using the lawn mower and keep it in a safe 
place for future reference.

Keep bystanders away.

Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to rotate after the motor is switched off.

Remove the key from the machine before maintenance or if cord damaged.

Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting blades.

CE Marking
The product meets demands and regulations set by the European Community.

CAUTION! Unusable power tools do not belong with domestic waste. They must be taken 
to a communal collecting point for environmentally friendly disposal in accordance with 
local regulations.

Noise level marking 
Your tool noise is not more than 96dB.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates caution or warning may be used in conjunction with 
other symbols or pictures.