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• Always check that your lawn or cutting
path is clear of all sticks, stones, wire
and other debris. Contact with such
debris may be dangerous as it may
damage your mower and could be
thrown by the blade.
OPERATION
• When tilting the handle downwards to
start your mower, do not tilt it more
than is absolutely necessary. Always
ensure that both hands are in the
operating position and feet are well
away from the blades before returning
your mower to the ground.
Your mower will continue to run for
a short time after releasing the
switch lever. Always allow your
mower to stop on its own.
• Release the switch lever to turn your
mower off and remove the plug from
the mains:
• Whenever you leave your mower
unattended.
• Before checking, cleaning,
adjusting or working on your mower.
• Before clearing a blockage.
• If your mower starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately).
• After striking a foreign object,
inspect your mower for damage
and make repairs as necessary.
• Never run your mower whilst lying on
its side or attempt to stop the blade -
always allow it to stop on its own.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts.
• Keep clear of discharge openings at
all times.
• Start your mower carefully according
to the instructions and with your feet
well away from the blade.
• Do not use your mower in the rain and
do not allow it to get wet. Avoid using
your mower in wet grass, if possible.
• Use your mower only in daylight or
good artificial light.
• Do not pull your mower towards you
or walk backwards when in operation.
• Do not cross gravel paths or roads
whilst the blade is rotating.
• Always be sure of your footing,
particularly on slopes.
• Always cut across the face of slopes,
never up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Do not cut excessively steep slopes
and always wear non-slip footwear.
• Check the grassbag/box for wear or
damage and replace if necessary.
• Never use your mower without the
grassbag/box in place.
• Walk, never run. Do not force your
mower.
• Never pick up or carry your mower
while the motor is running.
• Ensure the blade has stopped rotating
and take extreme care before lifting your
mower for and during transportation.
• Never operate your mower with
defective guards or shields.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
• Store your mower in a dry place when
not in use, out of the reach of children.
• Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids
to clean your mower - use a blunt
scraper to remove grass and dirt.
Always disconnect from the electrical
supply before cleaning.
• Do not operate your mower if any parts
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