Safety
If not used properly this product can be dangerous! This product can cause serious injury
to the operator and others, 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 warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the product.
Explanation of Symbols on the product
Warning
Read the user instructions carefully to
make sure you understand all the
controls and what they do.
Always keep the product on the ground
when operating. Tilting or lifting the product
may cause stones to be thrown out.
Keep bystanders away. Do not operate
whilst people especially children or pets
are in the area.
Switch off! Remove plug from mains
before adjusting, cleaning or if cable is
entangled or damaged. Keep the cable
away from the blade.
Beware of severing toes or hands.
Do not put hands or feet near a rotating
blade.
Blade continues to rotate after the
machine is switched off. Wait until all
machine components have completely
stopped before touching them.
Keep the supply cable away from the
blade.
General
1.
This product may be used under
supervision, 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 persons 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.
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.
7. Read the user instructions carefully to make sure
you understand all the controls and what they do.
Electrical
1. The use of a Residual Current Device (R.C.D.) with
a tripping current of not more than 30mA is
recommended. 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 extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled
cables can overheat and reduce the efficiency of
your mower.
6. Keep cable away from product, always work away
from the power point mowing 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 genuine
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 circumstances should an earth be
connected to any part of the product.
Cables
If extension cables are used, these must comply with
the minimum cross-sections in the table below:
Voltage
Cable length
Cross section
220-240V/ 50Hz Up to 20 m
1.5 mm
2
220-240V/ 50Hz 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 manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Preparation
1. While using your product always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2. Make sure the lawn is clear of foreign objects, i.e.
sticks, stones, bones, wire and debris; they
could be thrown by the blade.
3. Before using the machine and after any impact,
STOP
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