Black+Decker BEMW451BH - Operation Safety; Safe Operating Practices; Blade Safety

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NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE
DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Do not use the machine if the cord is
damaged or worn.
u Wear safety glasses or goggles when
operating this tool.
Use a face or dust mask whenever
the operations take place in dusty
surroundings. Hearing protection
should be worn whenever the sound
level seems uncomfortable.
u Guard against electric shock.
Prevent body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces (e.g. metal railings,
lampposts, etc.).
Operation
u Never operate the appliance with
defective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, for example deectors
and/or grass catchers, in place.
u Only use the appliance in daylight or
good articial light.
u Do not expose the appliance to rain.
Do not use the appliance in damp or
wet conditions. Preferably do not use
the appliance in wet grass.
u Be sure of your footing, particularly on
slopes. Be aware that freshly cut grass
is damp and slippery. Do not work on
steep slopes.
u Work across the face of slopes, never
up and down. Take extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
u Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
u Walk, never run when using the
appliance. Do not pull the appliance
towards you or walk backwards when
using the appliance.
u Switch on the appliance according to
instructions and with your feet well
away from the blade.
u Do not start the machine when
standing in front of the discharge
opening.
u Do not tilt appliance when switching it
on, except if the appliance has to be
tilted for starting.
In that case, do not tilt the appliance
more than absolutely necessary and
lift only the part that is away from the
operator. Always ensure that both
hands are in the operating position
before returning the appliance to the
ground.
u Switch off the appliance and wait for
the blade assembly to stop running
if the appliance has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the appliance to and from
the area to be mowed.
u Do not lift or carry the appliance until
the blade has come to a complete
standstill.
u Keep your hands and feet well away
from the blade.
u Do not put your hands or feet near or
under rotating parts.
u Keep away from discharge openings at
all times.
u Switch off, remove the plug from
the socket and ensure that moving
parts have stopped rotating before
leaving the appliance unattended