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The machine generates poisonous exhaust gases when the engine is running. The
gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas, as well as
other pollutants. The engine must never be operated in closed or poorly ventilated
spaces.
The engine exhaust is released into the air in front of the left rear wheel. When working
with the machine, ensure that this area is always kept clean and is never covered in
order to prevent the accumulation of exhaust gasses.
Workplace safety
Carefully inspect the complete area on which the machine is to be used and remove
any stones, sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects which could be thrown up
by the machine. Obstacles (e.g. tree stumps, roots) can be easily objects (obstacles)
which are hidden in the lawn and cannot be removed before commencing work with
the machine. overlooked in long grass. For this reason, mark all foreign
Beware of depressions (holes) in the terrain and other invisible points of danger.
Obstacles can be easily overlooked in long grass.
Use the machine with great care when working near slopes, terraces, ditches and
embankments. In particular, ensure that you maintain sufficient distance to such
danger areas.
Particular care must be taken at points of poor visibility, bushes, trees and other
obstacles, behind which persons, especially children, or animals may be hidden.
Bring the ride-on mower to a standstill immediately and stop the mowing blade if
someone moves into the area to be mown.
Always monitor the area in front of the vehicle. Beware of obstacles, in order to be able
to evade them in time.
Before reversing, always check the area behind the ride-on mower and, if present,
disengage the attachment. Never mow in reverse, if it is not absolutely necessary.
When mowing in reverse, take particular care and before beginning to mow, thoroughly
check the entire area behind the ride-on mower.
When working together in a group, always inform the others in advance of what you
intend to do. Maintain a safety distance!
The vehicle speed must be reduced before each change of direction, so that the user
always retains control of the machine and also that the ride-on mower cannot tip over.
When operating near to roads and when crossing roads, other road users must be
taken into account.
Tak e pa rtic ular car e wh en m owi ng n ear road s, c ycl e pa t hs a nd f oot path s. O bjec ts
which are thrown up by the mower can cause severe injury and damage.