Hyundai power products HYM3800E, Instruction Manual

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WARNING! Read and fully understand
this user manual before operating the
machine. Failure to do so may result in
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. In
all warnings below, the term “power tool”
refers to you electric lawnmower.
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General Safety
Work Area
1. Make sure to keep your work area clean
and tidy and well lit. Messy and dark areas
lead to accidents.
2. Never operate the machine in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
Electricity can kill – NEVER work on LIVE/
ENERGISED equipment.
1. You must avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges or refrigerators. There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
2. Never expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
3. Use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. This reduces the risk of electric shock.
4. Use outdoor extension leads. If working
outdoors, always use an approved cable
extension suitable for the power rating of this
tool, the conductor size should also be at
least the same size as that on the machine, or
larger. When using a cable reel, always
unwind the cable completely. We strongly
recommend that this machine is connected to
Electrical Safety
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Personal Safety
the mains supply via a Residual Current
Device (RCD).
5. Do not use the cord to carry the machine,
hang it up or pull it out of the socket. Keep
the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts of the equipment. Damaged or
entangled cables increase the risk of electric
shock.
6. The plug of the machine must fit into the
socket. The plug must not be changed in any
way. Do not use adapter plugs together with
electrically grounded power tools. Unmodified
plugs and matching sockets reduce the risk of
electric shock.
7. Prior to carrying out any maintenance work
you MUST identify electrical isolation methods
and isolate all electrical supplies.
8. Prior to use and with all electrical supplies
isolated, you MUST check all electrical cables,
plugs and connectors for the following:
• Are intact and have no signs of damage, to
include but not limited to bare wires, chaffing,
cuts and loose wiring.
• If there are any signs of damage, the
damaged item MUST be taken out of service
until the damage has been repaired by an
electrically competent person.
• All trailing cables should be routed so as not
to cause any kind of trip hazard.
• NEVER work on or near electricity with wet
hands, wet clothing and wet gloves.
1. Stay Alert.
Watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not operate tool when you are tired
or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.