Florabest FBM 550 A1 - Manual (Page 8)

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- For reasons of safety, replace petrol
and other filler caps in the event of
damage.
• Replace defective silencers.
• Before use, always carry out a visual
inspection to check whether the cutting
tools, mounting bolts and entire cutting
unit are worn or damaged. To avoid
imbalance, only replace worn or dam-
aged tools and bolts in sets.
• Take care with equipment that has
several cutting tools, as the movement
of one blade may result in rotation of
other blades.
• Use only replacement parts and ac-
cessories supplied and recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of parts
from other manufacturers may result
in injuries and will result in immediate
invalidation of the guarantee.
Handling:
• Do not run the combustion engine in
enclosed spaces, in which dangerous
carbon monoxide can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or with good arti-
ficial lighting. An unlit working area can
result in accidents.
• If possible, avoid using the equipment
on wet grass.
• Always ensure a safe stance, particu-
larly on slopes. This will give you better
control of the equipment in unexpected
situations.
- Always work across the slope, never
upwards or downwards.
- Take particular care when changing
the direction of travel on the slope.
- Do not mow on excessively steep
slopes.
• Run the equipment only at walking
speed.
• Take particular care when turning the
equipment around or pulling it towards
you.
• Stop the cutting tool if the equipment
has to be tipped up for transportation
over a surface other than grass and
when moving the equipment from and
to the surface to be mown.
• Do not use the equipment with dam-
aged safety equipment or guards or
with no safety equipment attached, e.g.
impact protection and/or grass catch-
ers. This ensures that the equipment
remains safe.
• Do not change the engine regulator
setting and do not over-rev it. This may
damage the equipment.
• Before starting, the engine, disengage
all cutting tools and drives.
• Start or operate the start switch with
care and in accordance with the manu-
facturer’s instructions. Ensure sufficient
space between feet and the cutting
tool. Risk of injury.
• When starting or activating the engine,
do not tip the equipment unless the
equipment has to be lifted for this pro-
cedure. In this case, tip the equipment
only as far as is absolutely necessary
and lift only the side that is away from
the user.
• Do not start the engine when standing
in front of the ejection channel.
• Switch on the engine in accordance
with the instructions and only if your
feet are a safe distance away from the
cutting tools.
• Do not place hands or feet under rotat-
ing parts. Always keep away from the
ejection opening. A moment of care-
lessness when using the equipment
may result in serious injury.
• Do not leave or carry the equipment
when the engine is running.
• Switch off the engine, take out the
spark plug connector and ensure that