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- before checking or cleaning
the apparatus or performing
any work on it,
- when a foreign object has been
hit by the apparatus. Check
for damage to the apparatus
and carry out the necessary
repairs before switching it on
again and working with it,
- if the apparatus starts to vi-
brate excessively, an immedi-
ate check is required.
- make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.
- inspect the apparatus for any
damage.
- have any necessary repairs
carried out to damaged parts.
• Do not place feet or hands near
or under rotating parts. Do not
stand in front of the grass ejec-
tion hole during sickle mowing.
• Always pull the circuit breaker/
ignition key if:
- you leave the apparatus
unattended, before clearing
blockages,
- if you check or clean the ap-
paratus or work on it,
- after a collision with a for-
eign object. Immediately
examine the device for dam-
age and, if necessary, have
it repaired,
- if the apparatus starts to
vibrate in an unusual way
(check immediately!).
• When starting or turning the
motor on, the lawnmower must
not be tilted, unless it is requi-
red to lift the lawnmower in the
process. In this event, tilt it only
as far as absolutely necessary
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and lift it only on the side fa-
cing away from the user.
Maintenance and Storage:
• Allow the motor to cool before
storing the equipment in a con-
fi ned space.
• During maintenance of the cut-
ting blades, be aware of the
fact that even if the power sup-
ply is switched off, the cutting
blades can be set into motion.
• Ensure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are tightened fi rmly
and the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Do not attempt to repair the
equipment yourself unless
you have been trained to do
so. Any work not specifi ed
in these instructions is to be
carried out only by customer
service centres that we have
authorised.
• Keep the equipment in a dry
location and out of reach of
children.
• Handle the equipment with
care. Keep tools sharp and
clean, in order to facilitate bet-
ter and safer work. Follow the
maintenance instructions.
• Wear protective gloves when
changing the cutting device.
• Regularly check the grass col-
lection device for wear and
strains. For safety reasons, re-
place worn or damaged parts.
When adjusting the blades,
take particular care to avoid
fi ngers being trapped between
the rotating blades and fi xed
parts of the machine.