General
1. This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the product by a person responsible for
their safety. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the product.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the
instructions to use the machine.
3. Stop using the machine while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
4. Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
5. Never operate the product when you are tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
6. The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Electrical
1. We recommend the use of a Residual Current
Device (R.C.D.) with a tripping current of not more
than 30mA. Even with a R.C.D. installed 100%
safety cannot be guaranteed and safe working
practice must be followed at all times. Check your
R.C.D. every time you use it.
2. Before use, examine the cable for signs of
damage or ageing. If the cable is found to be
defective, take the product to an Authorised
Service Centre and have the cable replaced.
3. Do not use the product if the electric cables are
damaged or worn.
4. Immediately disconnect from the mains electricity
supply if the cable is cut, or the insulation is damaged.
Do not touch the electric cable until the electrical
supply has been disconnected. Do not repair a
cut or damaged cable. Replace it with a new one.
5. Your cable must be uncoiled or unwound, coiled
or wound cables can overheat and reduce the
efficiency of your mower.
6. Keep cable away from the tines. The tines can
cause damage to the cable and lead to contact
with live parts. Always work away from the power
point, operating up and down, never in circles.
7. Do not pull cable around sharp objects.
8. Always switch off at the mains before disconnecting
any plug, cable connector or extension cable.
9. Switch off, remove plug from mains and examine
electric supply cable for damage or ageing before
winding cable for storage. Do not repair a
damaged cable, replace it with a new one. Use
only our replacement cable.
10. Always wind cable carefully, avoiding kinking.
11. Never carry the product by the cable.
12. Never pull on the cable to disconnect any of the plugs.
13. Use only on AC mains supply voltage shown on
the product rating label.
14. Our products are double insulated to EN60335.
Under no circumstance should an earth be
connected to any part of the product.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open toe
sandals.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by
the tines.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
4. Replace worn or damaged tines.
Use
1. Use the product only in daylight or good artificial
light.
2. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where
feasible.
3. Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4. On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear.
5. Use across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
7. Operating on banks and slopes can be
dangerous. Do not operate on banks or steep
slopes.
8. Do not walk backwards when operating, you
could trip.
9. Use exreme caution when pulling the product
towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over
surfaces other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards
or without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
means at all times and especially when switching
on the motor. Danger - Do not touch rotating tines.
13. Do not touch the tines before the machine is
disconnected from the mains and the tines have
to come to a complete stop.
14. Do not tilt the product when the motor is running,
except when starting and stopping. In this case,
do not tilt more than absolutely necessary and lift
only the part which is away from the operator.
Always ensure that both hands are in the
operating position before returning the appliance
to the ground.
15. Never pick up or carry the product when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
16. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the the discharge opening at all times.
17. Remove the plug from the mains :
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before leaving the product unattended for any
period;
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before clearing a blockage;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use until you are sure
that the entire product is in a safe operating
condition.;
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if the product starts to vibrate abnormally. Check
immediately. Excessive vibration can cause
injury.
Maintenance and storage
1. Caution - Do not touch rotating tines.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the product is in safe working condition.
3. Check the collection box frequently for wear or
deterioration.
4. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
5. Only use the replacement parts specified for this
product.
6. Be careful during adjustment of the product to
prevent entrapment of the fingers between
moving and fixed parts of the machine.
7. Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
8. Allow the product to cool for atleast 30 minutes
before storing.
