SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Battery Safety
1.
The batteries are sealed lead accumulators
which contain corrosive acid. If you get acid
on your skin or in your eyes wash it off
immediately, and seek medical advice.
2.
Batteries that are no longer useful must be
taken to a battery disposal site.
Use
1.
Use the lawnmower only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating your lawnmower in wet
grass, where feasible.
3.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
4.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing
and wear non-slip footwear.
5.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
7.
Mowing on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep
slopes.
8.
Do not walk backwards when mowing, you
could trip.
9.
Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you.
10. Stop the lawnmower and remove the safety
key before moving the lawnmower across
surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with
damaged guards or without guards in place.
12. Always start the lawnmower carefully with
feet well away from the blades.
13. Do not tilt the lawnmower when the motor is
running, except when starting and stopping.
In this case, do not tilt more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is
away from the operator. Always ensure that
both hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the
ground.
14. Do not stand in front of the grass discharge
chute when you start the motor.
15. Do not put hands near the grass discharge
chute whilst the motor is running.
16. Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while
the motor is running
17. Stop the
lawnmower and
remove the
safety key:
-
before leaving the mower unattended for
any period;
-
before clearing a blockage;
-
before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
-
if you hit an object. Do not use your
lawnmower until you are sure that the entire
lawnmower is in a safe operating condition;
-
if the lawnmower starts to vibrate
abnormally. Check immediately. Excessive
vibration can cause injury.
If the safety key is not removed, the Battery
Charge Indicator light will flash twice
repeatedly for approximately 1 minute.
Maintenance and storage
1.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the lawnmower is in safe working
condition.
2.
Check the grassbox/grassbag frequently for
wear or deterioration.
3
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
4.
Only use the replacement blade, blade bolt,
spacer and impeller specified for this
product.
5.
Allow the motor to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
6.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor,
battery compartment and storage area free
of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
7.
Be careful during adjustment of the machine
to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of
the machine.
Transport Safety
1.
Remove the safety key to prevent
accidental starting.
2.
Carefully fold the handle onto the machine.
3.
Make sure the cable is not trapped
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