Gartenmeister GM-HM 20, Operating Instructions Manual

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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the 

blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not blunt, 

worn or damaged.

Replace worn or damaged blades and 

bolts in sets to preserve balance;
Do not use the appliance if you are tired, ill, under influ-

ence of drugs, alcohol drinks or medicaments.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all 

times. Be careful when going backwards – risk of tripping!
Provide adequate lighting or good lighting conditions 

when working with the machine. Poor lighting/light 

conditions represent a high safety risk.
Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where 

feasible;
Walk! Never run!
Make sure your posture is safe, especially on slopes. Do 

not cut on too steep slopes. Be particularly careful when 

changing travelling direction on slopes.
Always operate rotary machines with wheels at a right 

angle to the slope and not up and down.
Pay maximum attention when turning around and pulling 

the appliance to you.

 WARNING

Risk of injury
Rotating blades may lead to serious injuries by cutting 

or amputating parts of the body.

•  Switch the cordless one-hand-mower off whenever 

carrying or inclining it or when being outside a grass area. 

Wait until all rotating parts have stopped.

•  All protection covers and safety devices must be correct-

ly attached to operate the device.

•  Do not start the engine before your feet are in a safe 

distance from the cutting tools.

•  Do not incline the appliance when being started.

•  Do not start the appliance when you are standing in front 

of the ejection opening.

•  Never touch under the housing body when the engine 

is running. Keep a distance from the ejection opening 

at all times.

•  Avoid accidental starting. Always be in the start position 

when you press the start button.

•  All work / settings on the machine may only be 

carried out with the engine switched off, the plug 

disconnected and with the mower blade at a 

standstill.

 WARNING

Risk of injury
Thrown-off stones or soil may lead to injuries.

•  Before mowing, check the area to be mowed for any 

undesirable objects.

•  Wear safety goggles when working.

Stop the machine and take out the contact key. Wait 

until all rotating parts have stopped and the unit has 

cooled down. Take out the key.whenever you leave the 

lawnmower -

•  To release a blocked blade.

•  Clean the mower or do any other works before checking 

the mower.

•  Check the machine if working perfectly after catching 

an undesirable object. Repairs must be executed before 

putting the machine into operation again..

If the appliance starts abnormally vibrating, switch the 

engine off and search for the cause immediately. General-

ly, vibrations are a warning against operating failure. 

The appliance must not be used if damaged or safety 

equipment is defective. Replace any worn-out and 

damaged parts.
The ON/OFF switch and safety switch must not be locked.

When working with this machine, do not use spare parts 

other than those recommended by us. Using spare parts 

not recommend by us can result in serious injuries to 

persons or damage to the machine.
Despite the observance of the operating instructions 

there still may be some hidden residual risks.

 CAUTION

Damage to health arising from vibrations to hand 

and arms if the device is used for a long time or if the 

device is not guided and evaluated properly. 

Vibration damping systems are no guaranteed protection 

against white finger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. 

Therefore, it is necessary to carefully check the state of 

your fingers and wrist if you have regularly used the appli-

ance for a long time. If any symptom of the diseases above 

appears, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the 

white finger disease risk, keep your hands warm and take 

regular breaks during your work.

 CAUTION

Hearing damage

A longer stay in the immediate vicinity of the running 

unit may cause hearing damage. Wear ear protectors!

When working with the device, a certain level of 

noise cannot be avoided. Noisy work should be 

scheduled for hours, during which it is allowed by 

statute or other local regulations. Adhere to any 

applicable rest times and limit your working time to 

the necessary minimum time. 

For your personal protection and the protection of people 

nearby, suitable hearing protection must be worn.
Noise emission information in accordance with the 

German Product Safety Act (ProdSG) and the EC Machine 

Directive: the noise pressure level at the place of work can 

exceed 80 dB(A). In such cases the operator will require 

noise protection (e.g. wearing of ear protectors).
Please do also consider any local regulations concerning 

noise protection!

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