Safety Notes
Warning! Read these instructions carefully, be familiar 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 bystanders.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the machine.
Sharp blade(s). Beware of severing toes or fin- gers.
Not applicable.
Switch off and remove plug from mains before ad- justing, cleaning or if the cable is entangled and before leaving the lawnmower unattended for any period. Keep the supply flexible cord away from the cutting blades.
| Wait until all machine components have com- |
| pletely stopped before touching them. The blades |
STOP | continue to rotate after the machine is switched off, |
| a rotating blade can cause injury. |
Do not mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower outdoors whilst it is raining.
Beware electric shock hazard.
Keep supply flexible cord away from cutting means.
■This appliance is not intended for used by persons (in- cluding children) with reduced physical, sensory or men- tal capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, un- less they have been given supervision or instruction con- cerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these in- structions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations 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 haz- ards 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.
■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 fea- sible.
■Walk, never run.
■Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, for example deflectors 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 abso- lutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure 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 lawnmower
–after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs as necessary
–if the lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check im- mediately).
■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 deteriora- tion.
■Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
■Ensure replacement parts fitted are Bosch approved.
■Always wear gardening gloves when handling or working near the sharp blade.
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division, 70745
