Safety Instructions; Preparatory Measures - FLORABEST FBM 450 B2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Safety Instructions

This section deals with the basic safety pro-
cedures when working with the equipment.
WARNING! Read all of the safety
instructions and directions. Failure
to observe the safety instructions
and directions may result in electric
Instructions:
• Read the operating instructions careful -
ly. Familiarise yourself with the controls
and with the correct use of the equip-
ment.
• In case of uncertainties, allow yourself
to be given instruction concerning the
use of the device and prohibited opera-
tions.
• Pay attention, be aware of what you
are doing and take the utmost care
when working. Do not use the device
if you are tired or ill or you are under
medication. A moment of inattention
whilst using the device can result in se-
rious injuries.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical, sen -
sory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruc-
tion concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to en-
sure that they do not play with the ap-
pliance.
• Do not allow children or other people
who are unfamiliar with the operating
instructions to use the equipment. Local
regulations may set a minimum age for
the user.
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• Do not mow whilst people – especially
children – or animals are nearby. If
distracted, you may lose control of the
equipment.
• The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or damage to other persons
or their property.
• Observe noise control and local regula-
tions.

Preparatory Measures:

• When mowing, always wear slip res-
tistant shoes and long trousers. Do not
mow barefoot or in light sandals. Loose
clothing, jewellery or long hair can
become caught in moving parts. Wear-
ing suitable clothing reduces the risk of
injury.
• Check the area on which the equip-
ment is to be used and remove all
objects (stones, sticks, wires, toy) that
• W
Fire or explosions can result in serious
burns:
- Keep petrol only in containers in-
tended for this purpose;
- Only refuel outdoors and do not
smoke whilst refuelling;
- Fill with petrol before starting the
running or the equipment is hot:
- If petrol is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine. Instead, remove the
equipment from the surface on which
the petrol has been spilled. Avoid
any ignition attempt until the petrol
fumes have evaporated;
- For reasons of safety, replace petrol
damage.
• Replace defective silencers.