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• Do not allow children or other passengers to ride on the
machine.
• Bear in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or unexpected events occurring to other
people or their property. It is the user’s responsibility to
assess the potential risk of the area where work is to be
carried out and to take all the necessary precautions to
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the operator reads the user instructions contained in this
manual.
2.2 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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footwear with non-slip soles and long trousers. Do not
operate the machine barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear hearing protection devices.
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any warnings (shouting or alarms). Be careful of what
occurs around you in the work area.
• Wear protective gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
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accessory that could get caught in the machine or in any
objects or materials in the work area.
• Tie your hair back if it is long.
Work area/Machine
• Thoroughly inspect the entire work area and remove any-
thing that could be thrown by the machine or damage the
2.3 DURING OPERATION
Work Area
• Do not use the machine in environments at risk of explo-
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
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visibility conditions.
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ing area. Children must be supervised by another adult.
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• Do not expose the machine to rain or wet environments.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
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visibility.
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The machine could overturn if a wheel slides over the
edge or if the earth gives way.
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may cause the machine to slide sideways or make you
lose control of it.
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Behaviour
• Exercise caution when reversing or moving backwards.
Look behind you to make sure there are no obstacles
before and during operations in reverse gear.
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• Do not allow the lawnmower to pull you along.
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when starting and when using the machine.
• Attention: the cutting means will continue to rotate for
a few seconds after disengagement or after you have
• Keep away from the discharge opening.
If something breaks or an accident occurs during
mowing, turn o the motor immediately and move the
machine away to prevent further damage; if an accident
occurs with injuries or third parties are injured, carry
out the rst aid measures most suitable for the situation
immediately and contact the medical authorities for
any necessary health care. Carefully remove any debris
which could cause damage or injury to persons or ani-
mals if ignored.
Use limitations
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• Don’t use the machine if the attachments/tools are not
installed in their seats.
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safety systems/micro switches installed.
• Do not strain the machine too much and do not use a
small machine for heavy-duty work; if you use the right
the quality of your work.
2.4 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
Ensure regular maintenance and correct storage to main-
tain machine safety and high performance levels.
Maintenance
• Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts.
Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and
never repaired.
• Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent
The noise and vibration levels shown in these in-
structions are the maximum levels for use of the machine.
The use of an unbalanced cutting element, the excessive
speed of movement, or lack of maintenance have a signif-
icant inuence on noise emissions and vibrations. Conse-
quently, it is necessary to take preventive steps to eliminate
possible damage due to high levels of noise and stress
from vibration; Maintain the machine well, wear ear protec-
tion devices, and take breaks while working.
Storage
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inside a room.
2.5 BATTERY / BATTERY CHARGER
IMPORTANT The following safety instructions are in
addition to the safety requirements provided in the specic
battery and battery charger manual delivered with this
machine.