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.
Beware of sharp blades - remove plug from
mains before maintenance or if cable is
damaged.
Blades continue to rotate after the machine
is switched off.
Keep the supply cable away from the
blade.
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 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.
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 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. 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 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.
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. Avoid operating your product in wet grass, where
feasible.
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