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Original instructions.
This product may be used under super-
vision, or if instruction regarding the safe
use of the product has been provided
and the resulting dangers have been understood,
by children aged 8 and above, as well as by per-
sons with physical, sensory or mental disabilities
or a lack of experience and knowledge. Children
must not be allowed to play with the product.
Cleaning and user maintenance must not be
performed by children without supervision.
The use of this product by young people under
the age of 16 is not recommended.
Intended use:
The GARDENA Electric Lawnmower is used to cut lawn in private
domestic gardens and allotments.
The product is not intended for long term use.
DANGER! Risk of injury! Do not use the product to cut bushes,
hedges, shrubs, to cut off climbers or grass on roofs or balcony
boxes, to chop up branches, twigs and to level irregularities in the
soil. Do not use the product on a slope steeper than 20° maximum.
Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to rotate after
the engine is switched off.
Disconnect the mains cable before you do maintenance
or if the cable becomes damaged or cut.
Not valid for the electric mower.
Blade continues to rotate after switching off.
Keep the mains cable away from the cutting blades.
General safety warnings
Electrical safety
DANGER! Electric shock!
Risk of injury due to electric shock.
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The product must be supplied through a residual current device (RCD)
having a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30 mA.
DANGER! Electric shock!
Risk of injury due to electric shock.
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Disconnect the product from the mains before you do maintenance
or you replace parts. Thereby the disconnected socket must be in the
visual range.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with the minimum cross-
sections in the table below:
Voltage
Cable length
Cross section
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
Up to 20 m
1.5 mm
2
220 – 240 V / 50 Hz
20 – 50 m
2.5 mm
2
1. Mains cables and extensions are available from your local Approved Service
Centre.
2. Only use extension cables specifically designed for outdoor use and
which conform to one of the following specifications: Ordinary rubber
(60245 IEC 53), Ordinary PVC (60227 IEC 53) or Ordinary PCP
(60245 IEC 57).
3. If the short connection lead is damaged, it must be replaced by the manu-
facturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the correct
use of the machine.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
machine. Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never operate the machine while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Preparation
1. While operating the machine always wear substantial footwear and long trou-
sers. Do not operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Avoid wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that hanging cords or ties.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all
objects which can be thrown by the machine.
3. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade bolt and the
blade assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged com-
ponents in set to preserve balance. Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
4. Before use check the supply and extension cord for signs of damage or
aging. If the cord becomes damaged during use, disconnect the cord from
the supply immediately.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE SUPPLY.
Do not use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn.
Operation
1. Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light.
2. Avoid operating the machine in wet grass.
3. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
4. Walk, never run.
5. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
6. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
7. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
8. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the machine towards you.
9. Stop the blade(s) if the machine has to be tilted for transportation when
crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the machine to
and from area to be used.
IMPORTANT!
Read the operator’s manual carefully before use and keep for future
reference.
Symbols on the product:
CAUTION!
If not used properly this product can be dangerous. The warnings and safety
instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and efficiency in using
this product. The operator is responsible for following the warnings and instruc-
tions in this manual and on the product. Never use the product unless the guards
provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.Careless or incorrect use
of this product can result in injury to the user or others. Read and understand the
content of the operator’s manual. Keep the manual for future reference.
Read operator’s manual.
Keep other persons away.
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