Electrolux ELECTRIC WHEELED Rotary Lawnmower manual Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

Please Note :- This manual covers various products. Please read the user instructions carefully to fully identify, assemble and use the features that apply to your electric wheeled rotary lanwmower

If not used properly this lawnmower can be dangerous! This lawnmower 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 lawnmower. The operator is responsible for following the warning and safety instructions in this manual and on the lawnmower. Keep the cable away from the blade. Never use the mower unless the grassbox or guards provided by the manufacturer are in the correct position.

Explanation of Symbols on the Electric Wheeled Rotary Lawnmower

5. Your extension cable must be uncoiled, coiled cables

can overheat and reduce the efficiency of your mower.

6. Keep cable away from lawnmower, always work

away from the power point mowing up and down,

STOP

Warning

Read the user instructions carefully to make sure you understand all the controls and what they do.

Always keep the lawnmower on the ground when mowing. Tilting or lifting the lawnmower may cause stones to be thrown out

Keep bystanders away. Do not mow whilst people especially children or pets are in the mowing 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 mow in the rain or leave the lawnmower outdoors while raining

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

Electrolux Outdoor Products 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 circumstance should an earth be

connected to any part of the product.

Cables

Use only 1.00mm2 size cable up to 40 metres length maximum.

Maximum rating:

1.00mm2 size cable 10 amps 250 volts AC

1.Mains cables and extensions are available from your local Electrolux Outdoor Products Approved Service Centre.

2.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,

General

1.Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the mower. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

2.Only use the lawnmower in the manner and for the functions described in these instructions.

3.Never operate the lawnmower 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 lawnmower 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.

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 lawnmower only in daylight or good artificial light.

2.Avoid operating your lawnmower 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.Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

6.Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

7.Mowing on banks and slopes can be dangerous. Do not mow on banks or steep slopes.

8.Do not walk backwards when mowing, you could trip. Walk, never run.

9.Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you.

10.Switch off before pushing the mower over surfaces other than grass.

11.Never operate the lawnmower with damaged guards or without guards in place.

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Electrolux ELECTRIC WHEELED Rotary Lawnmower manual Safety Precautions