Double insulation, Electrical safety UK only

• Whenever you leave your mower

unattended.

• Before checking, cleaning, adjusting

or working on your mower.

• Before clearing a blockage.

• If your mower starts to vibrate

abnormally (check immediately).

• After striking a foreign object, inspect

your mower for damage and make

repairs as necessary.

• Never run your mower whilst lying on its

side or attempt to stop the blade -

always allow it to stop on its own.

• Do not put hands or feet near or under

rotating parts.

• Keep clear of discharge openings at all

times.

• Start your mower carefully according to

the instructions and with your feet well

away from the blade.

• Do not use your mower in the rain and

do not allow it to get wet. Avoid using

your mower in wet grass, if possible.

• Use your mower only in daylight or good

artificial light.

• Do not pull your mower towards you or

walk backwards when in operation.

• Do not cross gravel paths or roads whilst

the tines are rotating.

• Always be sure of your footing,

particularly on slopes.

• Always cut across the face of slopes, never

up and down. Exercise extreme caution

when changing direction on slopes.

• Do not cut excessively steep slopes and

always wear non-slip footwear.

ENGLISH

•Do not use solvents or cleaning fluids to clean your mower - use a blunt scraper to remove grass and dirt.

•Always disconnect from the electrical supply before cleaning.

•Do not operate your mower if any parts are defective; discard all defective parts and fit new parts before use.

•Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure your mower is in a safe working condition.

•Use only Black & Decker recommended replacement parts and accessories.

Black & Decker’s policy is one of continuous improvement to our products and, as such, we reserve the right to change product specifications without prior notice.

Double insulation

Your mower is double insulated.

This means that all external metal parts are electrically isolated from the power supply. This is achieved by placing an extra insulation barrier between the electrical and mechanical parts. Double insulation means greater electrical safety and obviates the necessity of having your mower earthed.

Electrical safety (UK only)

• Check the grassbag (if supplied) for wear

or damage and replace if necessary.

Never use your mower without the

grassbag in place.

• Walk, never run. Do not force your mower.

• Never pick up or carry your mower while

the motor is running.

• Ensure the blade has stopped rotating

and take extreme care before lifting your

mower for and during transportation.

• Never operate your mower with defective

guards or shields.

Maintenance and storage

•Store your mower in a dry place when not in use, out of the reach of children.

Your mower should always be switched off at the mains before disconnecting any plug and socket connector or extension cables.

Fuse replacement

If your mower is supplied with cable fitted with a non-re-wireable plug:

•The plug is fitted with a 13 amp fuse which is the recommended fuse for your mower.

•Only use replacement fuses which are approved to BS1362.

•When changing the fuse in your plug, always ensure the fuse cover is refitted. If the fuse cover is missing or damaged do not use the plug.