CO/Tech MOR-LR01-370 - General Safety Instructions

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1.2 General safety instructions
• This mower is only constructed to be used on residential domestic lawns. Because of therisk of physical injury
to theuser or bystanders, themachine may not be used for other purposes than that it was designed for.
• Read carefully through theinstructions and thoroughly inform yourself about all themower’s controls and
functions and its proper use.
• Never let children or others who do not have adequate knowledge of these instructions use theproduct.
Alwayscheck local regulations regarding age restrictions concerning theuser.
• Never use themachine in theclose vicinity of bystanders and pay special attention to thepresence of
children and animals.
• Remember that it is theuser who is ultimately responsible for accidents occurring to others and to property.
• Never use theproduct whilst under theinfluence of drugs, alcohol or medicine. Donot use theproduct if
you are tired orsick.
• Never let children or adults use thelawnmower without first having read theinstruction manual. Anyother
users must have been adequately instructed by someone capable of taking full responsibility for their safety.
1.3 General safety instructions
• Make sure that thearea being cut is free from loose and foreign objects.
• Never use themower without theproper clothing. Donot wear loose clothing which can get caught in
themower’s rotating parts. Alwaysuse appropriate footwear.
• Make sure that theblade and blade bolt are not worn or damaged.
• Make sure to regularly check thecollector for possible damage or deformations.
• Adjust thecutting height so that themotor does not struggle or is overloaded.
• Make sure themains voltage is consistent with thecharger’s rated voltage.
• Under no circumstances may maintenance and service be performed when themotor is on (unless
otherwise instructed by theinstruction manual).
• Make sure to keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Neverstand in front of thedischarge chute.
• Stop themotor immediately if you have struck aforeign object. Alwaysinspect theproduct regularly for
possible damage. Neverattempt to use theproduct until proper repairs have beenmade.
• If themower begins to vibrate abnormally, turn off themotor immediately, remove its battery and investigate
thecause. Vibrations are normally asign of problems.
• The mower’s battery must only be charged indoors using thesupplied charger.
• Repairs to themower’s electrical parts may only be performed by aqualified service technician.
• Turn off themotor and remove thesafety key if:
- The mower is left unattended.
- The rotating blade is blocked.
- Discharge chute is blocked and must be cleared.
- Some foreign object has been mowed over.
- The mower begins to vibrate abnormally.
- Repairs or adjustments must bemade.
- The mower needs to be moved between two mowing areas.
• Make sure that rotating parts have stopped completely before cleaning, repairing or inspecting.
• Existing safety features must not be disconnected or made inoperative.
• Do not overload themower by pushing it too fast through high or thick grass.
• Do not tilt themower when starting, unless absolutely necessary. Insuch cases do not tilt themower more
than necessary to start themotor and only tilt thesection facing away from theuser.
• Avoid cutting wetgrass.
• Avoid cutting on steep slopes.
• Make sure to have good footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run with themower.
• Cut along theedge of slopes, never overthem.
• Be extra careful when turning and changing directions on slopes.