Worx WG789E Original Instructions Manual Download

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Cordless self-propelled lawn mower

GENERAL POWER TOOL

SAFETY WARNINGS

wARNING!

Read all safety warnings

and all instructions.

Failure to follow

the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Carefully read the instructions for the

safe operation of the machine.

Save all warnings and instructions for

future reference.

This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) 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.

Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.

TRAINING

a) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar

with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment;

b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar

with these instructions to use the
lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict
the age of the operator;

c) Never mow while people, especially

children, or pets are nearby;

d) Keep in mind that the operator or user

is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their
property.

PREPARATION

a) While mowing, always wear substantial

footwear and long trousers. Do not
operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals;

b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the

equipment is to be used and remove
all objects which can be thrown by the
machine;

c) 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;

d) On multi-bladed machines, take care as

rotating one blade can cause other blades
to rotate.

OPERATION

a) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial

light;

b) Avoid operating the equipment in wet

grass, where feasible;

c)  Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
d)  Walk, never run;
e)  For wheeled rotary machines, mow

across the face of slopes, never up and
down;

Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes;

g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or

pulling the lawnmower towards you;

Stop the blade(s) 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;

Never operate the lawnmower with
defective guards, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and/or
grass catchers, in place;

k) Switch on the motor carefully according

to instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s);

Do not tilt the lawnmower when
switching on the motor, except if the
lawnmower has to be tilted for starting
In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and lift only the part
which is away from the operator;

m) Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times;

n) Not to touch the blades before the

disabling device has been removed and
the blades have come to a complete stop;

o) To remove the disabling device

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Whenever leaving the machine
unattended,

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Before clearing a blockage,

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Before checking, cleaning or working