DeWalt DCMWP500 - Lawnmower Safety Warnings; Operating Precautions; Safety Instructions; Using Your Appliance

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• Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area
or touch theappliance.
• Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used
nearchildren.
• Use in a dry location only. Do not allow the appliance to
becomewet.
• Do not immerse the appliance inwater.
• Do not open body casing. There are no user serviceable
partsinside.
• Do not operate the appliance in explosive atmospheres, such
as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases ordust.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to
preservebalance.
• Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or
pets arenearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
theirproperty.
Before Use
• While operating the machine always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing clothing
that is loose fitting or that has hanging cords orties.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used
and remove all objects which can be thrown by themachine.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade,
blade bolt and the blade assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged components in sets to preserve
balance. Replace damaged or unreadablelabels.
After Use
• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry, well
ventilated place out of the reach ofchildren.
• Children should not have access to storedappliances.
• When the appliance is stored or transported in a vehicle
it should be placed in the boot or restrained to prevent
movement following sudden changes in speed ordirection.
Inspection and Repairs
• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or defective
parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to switches and
any other conditions that may affect itsoperation.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged ordefective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by
an authorised repairagent.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those
specified in thismanual.
• Be careful during adjustment of the mower to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades/parts and
fixed parts of themachine.
• When servicing the blades be aware that, even though the
power source is switched off, the blades can still bemoved.
and exercise extreme caution when changing direction.
This reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and falling
which may result in personal injury.
14 . Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawnmower towards you. Always be aware of your
surroundings. This reduces the risk of tripping duringoperation.
15 . Do not touch blades and other hazardous moving parts
while they are still in motion. This reduces the risk of injury
from moving parts.
16 . When clearing jammed material or cleaning the
lawnmower, make sure all power switches are off and
the battery pack is disconnected. Unexpected operation of
the lawnmower may result in serious personal injury.
17 . Stop the cutting means if the machine has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the machine to and from
the area to be used.
18 . Do not tilt the machine when switching on the motor.
19 . Stop the machine, and remove the safety key and
detachable battery pack(s), make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
- After striking a foreign object, and to inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the machine.
- If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, and then to
immediately inspect for damage, replace or repair any
damaged parts and to check for and tighten any loose parts.
20 . Empty the grass catcher before storage.
Safety Instructions
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WARNING: When using cordless appliances, basic safety
precautions, including the following, should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury and materialdamage.
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WARNING: When using the machine the safety rules
must be followed. For your own safety and bystanders
please read these instructions before operating the
machine. Please keep the instructions safe for lateruse.
• Read all of this manual carefully before operating
theappliance.
• The intended use is described in this manual. The use
of any accessory or attachment or the performance
of any operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present
a risk of personalinjury.
• Retain this manual for futurereference.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Using Your Appliance
Always take care when using theappliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm
persons withoutsupervision.
• The appliance is not to be used as atoy.