Bosch ROTAK 37 - Manual (Page 12)

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Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be fa-
miliar with the controls and the proper use of the
lawnmower. Please keep the instructions safe for
later use.
Explanation of symbols on the lawnmower
General hazard safety alert.
Read instruction manual.
Beware of thrown or flying objects to bystand-
ers.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from
the machine.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or
fingers.
Not applicable.
Switch off and remove plug from mains before
adjusting, cleaning or if the cable is entangled
and before leaving the lawnmower unat-
tended for any period. Keep the supply flexi-
ble cord away from the cutting blades.
Wait until all machine components have com-
pletely stopped before touching them. The
blades continue to rotate after the machine is
switched off, a rotating blade can cause injury.
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawn-
mower outdoors whilst it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting
means.
■ Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regula-
tions may restrict the age of the operator.
■ Never mow while people, especially children or
pets, are nearby.
■ The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
■ Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
■ Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower
is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones and other foreign objects.
■ 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.
■ Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
■ Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, where
feasible.
■ Walk, never run.
■ Never operate the appliance with defective guards
or shields, or without safety device, for example de-
flectors and/or grass catchers in place.
■ Mowing on banks can be dangerous:
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet
grass.
– Mow across the face of slopes – never up and
down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
– Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling
the lawnmower towards you.
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
■ Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and
from the area to be mowed.
■ Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching
on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted
for starting in long grass. In this case, do not tilt it
more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the
part which is away from the operator. Always en-
sure that both hands are in the operating position
before returning the machine to the ground.
■ Switch on the lawnmower according to instructions
and with feet well away from the blades.
■ Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
■ Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
■ Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the
motor is running.
■ Remove the plug from the socket:
– whenever you leave the machine
– before clearing a blockage
– before checking, cleaning or working on the lawn-
mower
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawn-
mower for damage and make repairs as necessary
– if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
■ Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
■ Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or de-
terioration.
■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
■ Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch ap-
proved.
Safety Notes
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