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Battery safety
In order to prevent sparks due to short circuiting, the
negative (–) cable must always be disconnected from
the battery first and reconnected last.
Never smoke when working on the battery. Sparks,
naked flames and other heat sources must be kept
away from the battery.
Particular care is necessary when using battery jump
leads. Observe the relevant instructions in order to
prevent damage to the ride-on mower (in particular,
actuate the starter for a maximum of 10 seconds).
Never open the battery and do not drop it.
Always charge the battery in an enclosed, well-venti-
lated room which is dry and weather-protected.
Do not short circuit the battery connections.
Deformed or faulty (leaking) batteries must not be
used and must be replaced and disposed of in an
environmentally-friendly manner. Observe country-
specific legislation.
Fluid may escape from faulty batteries. Avoid con-
tact! In the case of inadvertent contact, rinse with
water. Seek medical attention if the fluid contacts the
eyes. Escaping battery fluid can cause skin irritation
and burns.
Visually inspect the battery connection cables for
damage at regular intervals. Have damaged cables
replaced by a technician.
Never bypass the fuses. Never use a fuse with a val-
ue that differs from the specified rating (ampere).
m Safety information for ride-on mowers
Starting:
The machine must only be started from the driver's
seat.
Start the machine on level ground, not on a slope.
The engine may only be started in a well ventilated
working area, sufficient ventilation must be ensured,
particularly in garages.
Before starting the engine, disengage the cutting tool,
attachments and drive and press down the brake
pedal fully.
When starting, it must be ensured that there is suffi-
cient clearance between the feet and the cutting tool.
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Do not start the motor is you are standing in front of
the ejector chute.
Never lift or carry a lawnmower while the motor is
running.
Operating the machine with excessive speed can in-
crease the risk of accidents.
Never start the engine by short-circuiting the starter
terminal. If the normal starter circuit is bypassed, the
ride-on mower may suddenly be set in motion.
Never start the engine if the smell of petrol can be
detected – Explosive hazard!
Working:
m Warning – Risk of injury!
Observe the working area of the mowing blade. Nev-
er put hands or feet on or underneath rotating parts.
Never touch the rotating mowing blade. Always keep
away from the discharge opening. An adequate safe-
ty distance must always be maintained.
Only work during the day or with good artificial light.
When driving off the lawn or when not mowing, the
mowing blade must be disengaged and the mowing
deck must be set to the highest cutting position.
Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler systems,
posts, water valves, foundations, electrical wires,
etc.) must be avoided. Never run over any such for-
eign objects.
Always hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands
when driving.
Particular care must be taken when driving on lawns
and other uneven surfaces, as the steering wheel can
be made to turn due to holes, mounds, impacts, etc.
Risk of injury to hands and fingers!
Always drive at a reasonable speed.
Only empty the grass catcher box from the driver's
seat.
Before emptying the grass catcher box, always dis-
engage the mowing blade and wait until it has come
to a standstill.
Switch off the drive, stop the engine and wait until the
mowing blade has come to a complete standstill, en-
gage the parking brake and remove the ignition key:
• before remedying blockages, including those in the
discharge chute,
• before checking, cleaning or working on the ride-on
mower,
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