Safety
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.
For safety reasons, children under the age of
16 or people who are not familiar with these operating
instructions should not use this product.
2.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the product.
3.
Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
4.
Never operate the product when you are tired,
ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medicine.
5.
The operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
Electrical
1.
The British Standards Institute recommend the
use of a Residual Current Circuit 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 cable for damage, replace
it if there are signs of damage or ageing.
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 product.
6. Keep cables away from the blade. The blade can
cause damage to cables and lead to contact with
live parts. 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 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.
2.
Make sure the lawn is clear of sticks, stones,
bones, wire and debris; they could be thrown by
the blade.
3.
Before using the product and after any impact,
check for signs of wear or damage and repair
as necessary.
4.
Replace worn or damaged blades together with
their fixings in sets to preserve balance.
Use
1.
Use the product only in daylight or good
artificial light.
2.
Do not operate whilst people especially children
or pets are in the area.
3.
Avoid operating your product in wet grass,
where feasible.
4.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your
footing.
5.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and
wear non-slip footwear. Do not use on
excessively steep slopes.
6.
Use across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
7.
Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Walk never run.
8.
Make sure you always take up a safe and
stable stance whilst working, especially on
slopes. Do not use the mower close to
swimming pools or garden ponds.
9.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the product towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the mower over
surfaces other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged
guards or without guards in place.
12. Switch on the motor according to instructions and
with feet well away from the blade(s). Do not put
hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
13. Do not tilt product when the motor is running.
14. Do not put hands near the grass discharge chute.
15. Never pick up or carry a product when it is
operating or still connected to the mains supply.
16. Remove the plug from the mains :
-
before leaving the product unattended for any period;
-
before clearing a blockage;
-
before checking, cleaning or working on the
appliance;
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if you hit an object. Do not use your product
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 blade(s)
2.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the lawnmower is in safe working condition.
3.
Check the grassbox 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 blades and fixed parts of the machine.
7.
Store in a cool dry place and out of reach of
children. Do not store outdoors.
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