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1.3 Before use
• Make sure that the area being cut is free from loose and foreign objects.
• Never use the mower without the proper clothing. Do not wear loose clothing which can get caught in
the mower’s rotating parts. Use appropriate footwear.
• Make sure that the mower’s electrical lead is free from damage or cracks. Only use the mower if the
electrical lead is free from defects.
• The mower’s electrical lead may only be changed by qualied service technicians.
• Make sure that the blade and blade nut are not worn or damaged.
• Make sure to regularly check the collector for damage or deformations.
• Make sure that the extension lead is not damaged or cracked. Use only leads that are undamaged.
• Only use extension leads approved for outdoor use with at least a 3 x1.5 mm² core area.
Do not exceed a maximum length of 25 m.
• Adjust the cutting height so that the motor struggles or is overloaded.
• Make sure the mains voltage is consistent with the product’s rated voltage.
• Under no circumstances may maintenance and service be performed when the motor is on
( if not otherwise instructed by the instruction manual).
1.4 Operation
• Make sure to keep hands and feet away from rotating parts. Avoid the discharge opening.
• Stop the motor immediately if you have struck a foreign object. Inspect the product carefully for any
possible damage. Do not use the product until any possible damage has been repaired.
• If the mower begins vibrating abnormally, turn off the motor immediately, disconnect the power lead and
investigate the cause. Vibrations are normally a sign of problems.
• The mower should only be connected to an outlet protected by a RCD which trips at max 30 mA.
• The mower should only be used with a power lead designed for outdoor use.
• Never run over the power lead with the mower.
• The power lead and its connections must be approved for outdoor use and free of defects. Check the
power cable regularly and change if necessary.
• Be careful not to trip over the power cable. Always be aware of the cable so that it does not get in the
way of your feet or anything else in the vicinity.
• Repairs done to the mower’s electrical parts may only be performed by a qualied service technician.
• The following instructions should be followed if the mower’s ex is damaged during use:
1. Turn off the mower.
2. Pull out the extension lead’s plug from the wall socket. Do not touch the extension lead before
the plug has been removed.
• Stop the motor and disconnect power if:
- Leaving the mower unattended.
- The rotating blades are blocked.
- Discharge port is blocked and must be cleared.
- Some foreign object has been mowed over.
- The mower begins to vibrate abnormally.
- Repairs or adjustments must be made.
- The mower needs to be carried between two areas.
