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.
Do not use in the rain or leave the product
outdoors while raining
Keep the cable supply away from the
cutting means
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. 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.
Only use the product in the manner and for the
functions described in these instructions.
3.
Never operate the product when you are tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine.
4.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people or their property.
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 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 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
Cross
length
section
220-240V/ 50Hz
Up to 20 m
1.5 mm
2
220-240V/ 50Hz
20 - 50 m
2.5 mm
2
1.
Only use extension cables specifically designed for
outdoor use.
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 machine and after any impact, check
for signs of wear or damage and repair as necessary.
Use
1.
Use the product only in daylight or good artificial light.
2.
Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where feasible.
3.
Take care in wet grass, you may lose your footing.
4.
On slopes, be extra careful of your footing and wear
non-slip footwear.
5.
Operate your product across the face of slopes,
never up and down.
6.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Walk never run.
7.
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.
8.
Do not walk backwards when operating, you could trip.
9.
Never cut grass by pulling the product towards you.
10. Switch off before pushing the product over surfaces
other than grass.
11. Never operate the product with damaged guards or
without guards in place.
12. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting means at
all times and especially when switching on the motor.
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;
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before clearing a blockage;
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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.
STOP
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