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Not applicable.
Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. The blade
continues to rotate after the machine is switched off. A rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower outdoors when it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep away from cords.
Only use the battery charger indoors.
Battery charger contains a safety transformer.
■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
■ Never mow while people, especially children or pets are nearby.
■ The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
■ Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones
and other foreign objects.
■ Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolt and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged blade and bolt in sets to preserve balance.
■ Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
■ Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where feasible.
■ Walk, never run.
■ Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields or without safety devices, for example deflectors
and/or grass catchers in place.
■ Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
– Do not use the mower on a slope steeper than 15º maximum.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – never up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
■ Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
■ Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
■ Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
■ Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting
in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from
the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the machine to the
ground.
