Intended Use; Safety Instructions - Black & Decker GRC4736SD Anweisungen

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker mower has been designed for mowing
grass. This appliance is intended for consumer use only.

Safety instructions

Warning! When using cordless appliances, basic safety pre-
cautions, including the following, should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury and
material damage.
Warning! When using the machine the safety rules must be
followed. For your own safety and bystanders please read
these instructions before operating the machine. Please keep
the instructions safe for later use.
Read all of this manual carefully before operating the
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appliance.
The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
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any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those recom-
mended in this instruction manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
Retain this manual for future reference.
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Using your appliance
Always take care when using the appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
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persons without supervision.
The appliance is not to be used as a toy.
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Do not allow children or animals to come near the work
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area or touch the appliance or power supply cord.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is
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used near children.
Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to
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become wet.
Do not immerse the appliance in water.
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Do not open body casing. There are no userserviceable
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parts inside.
Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres,
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such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.
To reduce the risk of damage to plugs and cords never
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pull the cable to remove the plug from a socket.
After use
When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry,
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well ventilated place out of the reach of children.
Children should not have access to stored appliances.
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When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
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it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed or direc-
tion.
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(Original instructions)
Inspection and repairs
Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
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parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defec-
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tive.
Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced
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by an authorised repair agent.
Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than
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those specified in this manual.
Additional safety instructions for lawnmowers
Firmly grip handle with both hands when operating the
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lawnmower.
If at any time it is felt necessary to tilt the lawnmower,
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make sure that both hands remain in the operating posi-
tion while the lawnmower is tilted. Keep both hands in the
operating position until the lawnmower is returned to rest
correctly on the ground.
Never wear radio or music headphones while operating
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the lawnmower.
Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while
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the motor is running or while the safety key is in the switch
housing.
If the lawnmower stalls, release bail bar to turn mower off,
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wait for blade to stop and remove the safety key, before
attempting to unclog the chute or remove anything from
under the deck.
Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
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Keep blades sharp. Always use protective gloves when
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handling the lawnmower blade.
If you are using the grass bag (15), check it frequently for
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wear and deterioration. If excessively worn, replace with a
new bag for your safety.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn-
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mower towards you.
Do not put hands or feet near or under the lawnmower.
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Keep clear of the discharger opening at all times.
Clear the area where the lawnmower is to be used of
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objects such as rocks, sticks, wire, toys, bones etc., which
could be thrown by the blade. Objects struck by the blade
can cause severe injury to persons. Stay behind the
handle when the motor is running.
Do not operate the lawnmower barefooted or while wear-
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ing sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
Do not pull lawnmower backward unless absolutely
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necessary. Always look down and behind before and while
moving backward.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
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discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Release the bail
bar to turn the lawnmower off and stop the blade when
crossing gravel surfaces.