Reikel ELMR4015, Original Instructions Manual

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ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER 1500 W ELMR4015 Original instructions
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Danger
Draws your attention to sources of
potential danger associated with
the task you are undertaking at the
time which constitute a danger to
persons
.
Caution
Used to highlight hazards which
are associated with the activity
that is being described, whereby
damage could occur to the
appliance.
Note
This indicates important
information and application tips.
Disposal instructions
Dispose of packaging remnants,
old units, etc., in accordance with
local regulations.
This symbol
provided on product
or its package means,
that it can not to be
disposed as unsorted
municipal waste and
need to be collected
separately as a result
of the presence of
hazardous substances
and their potential
effects on the
environment and
human health.
Separate
collection
and treatment of used
equipment helps to
protect
natural
resources and ensures
that the product is
processed in a way
that is safe for human
health
and the
environment.
Information
about
collection points are
available from local
government
authorities,
at the
waste collection
points or at Tesco
stores.
We request that you support us
with your active contribution in the
conservation of resources and
protection of the environment and
to dispose of this unit at collection
points, if available.
Assembling the unit
Illustration on the enclosed sheet
show you how to assemble your
unit in a few steps and make it
ready for use.
Operating safety
Risk
of electric shock
— Lawn mower should be supplied
via a residual current device
(RCD) with a tripping current of
not more than 30 mA.
— If you sever the power cord while
mowing, you are at risk of being
killed or injured. Slowly move
away in short steps from the unit.
Pull the plug out of the socket.
When mowing, ensure that the
connection cable never gets into
the cutting area.
Accident
— No person, especially children,
and/or animals should be allowed
to stand close to the mower while
it is in use.
Keep in mind that the operator or
user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
Risk of injury due to ejected
stones or other objects.
Falling over
— Operate the machine at walking
speed only.
— Use extreme caution when
reversing or pulling the machine
towards you.
— When mowing on steep slopes,
there is a risk of the mower tipping
over and you could be injured as a
result. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down. Do
not mow excessively steep
slopes. Do not mow on inclines
greater than 20%.
— Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes and
ensure that you always have a
firm footing, especially on slopes.
- Always be sure of your footing on
slopes.
- Mowing along perimeters
involves a risk of injury. Mowing
near edges, hedges, or steep
inclines is dangerous. Keep a safe
distance from perimeters when
mowing.
— If the ground is wet the mower
could slip due to reduced traction
and overturn. Mow only when the
grass is dry.
— Avoid operating the machine in
wet grass.
— Operate the machine only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
— Walk, never run.
Injury
— Always maintain a safe distance
from the rotating tool by means of
the steering handle.
— The working area of the operator
is behind the steering handle
during operation.
— Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts. Keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times.
— Switch on the motor carefully
according to instructions and with
feet well away from the blade.
— Do not tilt the machine when
switching on the motor, except if
the machine has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it
more than absolutely necessary
and lift only the part, which is away
from the operator.
— Stop the blade if the machine
has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the
machine to and from the area to
be used.
— Never lift or carry the appliance
when the engine is running. First,
pull the mains plug out of the
socket.
— Switch the motor off and pull out
the mains plug before loosening
blockages or removing
obstructions from the discharge
channel or before checking,
cleaning, transporting or adjusting
the lawn mower or before working
on the unit.
— After striking a foreign object
stop the machine, remove plug
from the socket and inspect the
machine for damage and make
repairs before restarting and
operating the machine.
— Stop the machine and make
sure that all moving parts have
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