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starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away
from the operator. Always ensure that both hands are in
the operating position before returning the machine to the
ground.
• Switch on the lawnmower according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blades.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening at all times.
• Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is
running.
• Under the following conditions, the unit must be switched
off, the safety key must be removed from its socket, and
the unit must be brought to a standstill:
– leaving the lawnmower
– unblocking a blade
– intending to check, clean or work on the lawnmower
– you have encountered a foreign object, in which case
you should check the lawnmower for damage and carry
out any necessary repairs.
– the lawnmower is vibrating heavily (switch off
immediately and ascertain the cause).
– you wish to change the settings or carry out cleaning
work.
– you wish to check whether the connection cables have
become tangled or damaged.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the
lawnmower is in safe working condition.
• Check the grass collection bag frequently for wear or
deterioration.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• Ensure replacement cutting means of the right type
are used. Ensure replacement parts fitted are from
manufacturer.
• Protect the battery charger from rain and moisture. The
penetration of water in a battery charger increases the risk
of electric shock.
• Recharge only with the charger supplied by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
• Do not charge other batteries. The battery charger is
suitable only for charging the battery pack of this lawn
mower within the listed voltage range. Otherwise there is
danger, fire and explosion.
• Keep the battery charger clean. Contamination may cause
the danger of electric shock.
• Check the battery charger, cable and plug each time
before using. Do not use the battery charger when defects
are detected. Do not open the battery charger yourself and
have it repaired only by qualified personnel using original
spare parts. Damaged battery chargers, cables and plugs
increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not operate the battery charger on easily inflammable
surfaces (e. g. paper, textiles, etc.) or in combustible
environments. There is danger of fire due to the heating of
the battery charger during charging.
• Use product only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws,
or other small metal objects that can make a connection
from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals
together may cause burns or a fire.
• Do not open the battery pack yourself. There is danger of a
short circuit.
• Do not short-circuit the battery.
• Touching electrically conductive parts of battery pack
might result in an electric shock, be sure to wear rubber